Kerry councillors to write to Taoiseach over lack of services to support Ukrainian refugees

Council meeting heard pressure on scarce services combined with the cost-of-living crisis was causing resentment among locals

Lack of transport from Valentia Island and other places was a problem and the refugees were 'as good as begging for drives' on the roads. Kerry Country Council was told. Picture: Cian O'Regan

Providing thousands of beds for refugees but with scarce health, education or transport amenities for refugees and residents alike is causing difficulties in South Kerry, a council meeting heard on Friday morning.