Almost 1,000 people are awaiting social housing in the Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District.
That’s according to figures compiled by Kerry County Council, which were presented to councillors at the recent MD meeting.
999 people are on the social housing list in the Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne MD, that includes people from other municipal districts, who have indicated both areas as one of their areas of choice.
Excluding transfers, there are 575 people awaiting social housing in both areas, while 113 applications were received this year.
544 are awaiting one-bed units in the Castleisland Corca Dhuibhne MD, while a further 245 are waiting for two-bed houses and 174 are seeking three-bed units.
31 are waiting for a four-bed home and five are on the list waiting for five-bed units.
