Cllr Cahill added it’s important the council act on housing, otherwise people who are away saving for houses, will stay away ...

According to the report, the average price for a home in Kerry is €252,500, a rise of €3,500 on the same period last year.

Eileen O'Leary née Murphy, Knockmanagh, Killarney and formerly of Shanaknuck, Millstreet, Co. Cork.

Mary O'Connell née Lyons, Glenderry, Lyreacrompane and late of Ballygologue Park, Listowel.