A Kenmare councillor says additional oil refineries need to be developed and increased storage is needed at such facilities.
Independent councillor Dan McCarthy says now is the time take to action on such moves, instead of waiting for the next fuel crisis.
He and Beara based councillor Finbarr Harrington, believe an oil refinery should be developed at Whiddy Island, Cork.
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The National Oil Reserve Agency holds reserves in strategic locations - including Tarbert, Whitegate Refinery and Foynes.
Cllr Dan McCarthy says given where the reserve is stored, the development of a refinery at Whiddy Island should be revisited:
