Justice Department 'concerned' by hunger strike at Skellig Star direct provision centre

Residents of the Skellig Star direct provision centre and south Kerry Locals stand together in Cahersiveen yesterday as residents begin their hunger strike. They claim that food and water is being rationed, which management at the former hotel denies. Picture: Alan Landers

As residents at a controversial Kerry direct provision centre begin their second day of hunger strike, the Department of Justice has said it will investigate conditions there and resolve any issues "as a matter of priority".

Some 32 residents of the Skellig Star Hotel in Caherciveen, Co Kerry, decided to begin the hunger strike yesterday morning over ongoing problems, including allegations that food and water is being rationed. Management denies that.