Kerry County Council

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Local Authority: Twitter: @countykerry

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Kerry County Council delivers a wide range of services and supports to local communities across the county. These include Housing, Roads, Water Environmental Protection, Planning, Emergency Services and many more.

In addition to the three main towns, the towns of An Daingean, Ballybunion, Cahirciveen, Castleisland, Kenmare and Killorglin play a strategic role in servicing their rural catchments as well as supporting and driving the rural economy of the County.

Kerry County Council is a vital agent in ensuring that the needs of both rural and urban communities are catered for.

However, at the same time the Local Authority is required to take an overall, strategic view of the county to ensure that the future development of the county takes place in an integrated and planned manner. This is to ensure that the quality of life for current and future generations is safeguarded, having regard to the county’s unique historical, natural, cultural and sporting heritage.

Together with our staff, and other agencies, including voluntary and state bodies, Kerry County Council seeks to enhance the quality of life of our people and visitors by building sustainable communities and delivering quality services.

The Council provides the proper environment to allow the economic development of the county, with investment in essential infrastructure such as transport and communication links crucial in attracting and encouraging business interests to Kerry.

Mission

“Through our Democratic Mandate, our Aim, is to enhance the quality of life of our people and visitors by building sustainable communities and delivering quality services”