UPDATE ON COVID-19 FROM KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL

Kerry County Council’s Senior Management Team met today to consider the Government’s announcement that the country is moving to the Level 5 category of COVID-19 restrictions and its implications for the services which the council provides to the people of Kerry.

In accordance with the Government’s list of essential services, council services will continue to be provided to the public including housing construction, housing maintenance, fire and water services, environmental, street cleaning and waste services, public conveniences, planning services, roadworks and road repairs and maintenance, greenway projects and other services, having close regard to the prevailing public health guidelines.

Public parks, beaches and playgrounds remain open and the advice remains to observe the Government guidance on travel limits (5km), social distancing and hand hygiene.

In the interests of public health, Kerry County Council is strongly recommending that members of the public avoid visiting council buildings and public counters where possible and that they engage with staff by phone, email and online in the first instance.

A full list of contact details for all council services and supports is available on www.kerrycoco.ie

• Main number: 066 7183500

• Planning: 066 7183582

• Housing: 066 7183862

• Motor Tax: 066 7122300

The Kerry Community Response Forum continues to provide support and advice on its freephone number, 1800 807 009 and the Kerry County Council continues to provide advice and assistance to businesses through a Business Support Helpline on 1800 807 102

The council is appealing to everyone in the county to play their part and adhere strictly to the public health advice and new restrictions as part of the effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The following amenities are closed to the public:

• Kerry County Museum

• Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre

• Blennerville Windmill

• Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre and Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre

• Libraries are closed to public access but are providing extensive online services