The senior management team of Kerry County Council met on Tuesday to consider the announcement by Government of Kerry’s move to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, – according to a memo from Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald.
Gardaí Out in Rough Weather
Meanwhile, members of An Garda Síochána are out in inclement weather conditions today in a government led attempt to curtail travel between counties.
At the Mick Galwey Roundabout outside Castleisland just after lunch-time, vehicles with registration plates from many counties including Donegal and Dublin passed through the checkpoints after the obligatory cúpla focal with the officers.
Traffic is heavier now that it was when the original Covid-19 restrictions kicked in spring and the weather is also quite the opposite to the very agreeable conditions back then.
Kerry County Council Appeal
Kerry County Council is appealing to everyone in the county to adhere closely to the latest public health advice, to familiarise themselves with the new restrictions and to redouble efforts to limit the spread of the corona-virus.
The new restrictions came into effect at midnight last night.
As of close of business on Tuesday night and in line with the measures outlined in the Government’s framework, the following will come into effect:
Tourism Visitor Centres Closed
Kerry County Museum and all tourism visitor centres will close.
Libraries have reverted to e-services and a ‘click and collect’ service. For more, see information below.
Playgrounds will remain open but parents and guardians are asked to use hand sanitiser and to ensure that children observe social distancing.
Phone and Email Communications Urged
The council’s public offices remain open but, where possible, members of the public should continue to communicate with the council by phone and email in the first instance.
The Kerry Community Response Forum FREEPHONE helpline remains open to provide advice to anyone with queries or concerns or to assist with the delivery of essential items to vulnerable households.
Service Supports
The service is available from 9am to 5pm seven days per week on 1800 807 009. You can also text SUPPORT followed by your name to 50555
See library services with a click on the link here: www.kerrylibrary.ie
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