Kerry direct provision residents begin hunger strike claiming food and water is being 'rationed'

Residents of the Skellig Star Direct Provision Centre in Cahersiveen. Photo Alan Landers.

Residents of a the Kerry direct provision centre which has been at the centre of controversy are going on hunger strike.

Some 32 residents of the Skellig Star Hotel in Cahersiveen, Co Kerry, have decided to take the action because of ongoing problems at the venue.