An Ireland South MEP claims that Kerry County Council and other local authorities are ignoring illegally parked camper vans.
Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ni Mhurchú says that Kerry is lacking the facilities for basic campervan needs including grey water and sewage disposal, as well as power outlets and the local authorties need to be proactive in facilitating these.
The number of camper vans travelling through Ireland from Europe has increased while the number of campsites in the country have decreased from 132 to justy 78.
The Fianna Fáil MEP says this is leading to situations where camper vans are parked illegally on beaches and in public car parks, and there needs to be an increase on the facillities for incoming tourists:
Fianna Fáil has yet to choose a candidate for the Presidential election which will take place in November. When asked was she interested the MEP had this to say:
