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On this page you will links to our Research and Analysis of the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy and on our businesses. We will also publish links to current engagements and surveys as they arise.<\/p>\n
Research Reports and Analysis for download<\/strong><\/p>\n The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of County Kerry<\/a><\/p>\n Kerry County Council published a comprehensive assessment of the anticipated economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on County Kerry (May 2020). The analysis, compiled by an independent economist, James Dorgan, and with input from Kerry Tourism Industry Federation, IT Tralee, Kerry Chambers Network and the wider business sector in the county, identified the challenges posed by the current public health crisis . The report has and will continue to inform local actions and policies to achieve economic recovery locally in the months and years ahead.<\/p>\n Drawing on a wide range of economic, demographic and employment research, \u2018The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of County Kerry\u2019\u00a0 May 2020, finds that the current crisis is having, and will continue to have, significant economic consequences in Kerry, particularly given our dependency on the tourism sector. Drawing on existing and new research, the report finds \u201cthat the impact will have equated to a loss to the Kerry economy of \u20ac1billion in income in 2020, with approximately 40% of that loss of income being borne by the tourism industry\u201d.<\/p>\n Other elements of the research include:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Niall Kelleher, said the report was a critical piece of research<\/p>\n \u2018There is no doubting the economic impact of COVID-19 in Kerry but it is vital that we quantify that in this way. The figures are stark and indicate the challenge we all face to restore economic activity in the county but having this data will help us to target supports, investment and promotional initiatives to where they are needed most,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell said the report is being considered closely by council management and elected members. It will also shape the continuing discussion of a new Business Leaders and Interests Group in the county and Kerry County Council\u2019s own Economic Recovery Team and will guide a series of actions and initiatives which will be rolled over the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\n \u2018This research will be made available to all sectors in the economy to help guide their approaches. A new group including business leaders and local agencies has already begun the discussion on the initiatives which will be taken in the coming weeks and months to deal with the impact of the crisis on local businesses as well as leading out on the marketing and promotion of the county as normal economic activity resumes,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n \u2018We have already activated a series of practical supports for businesses in the county through the Local Enterprise Office and our Economic Development Unit. There is also important work being done in the tourism sector and other industries which complements that. This research which we are publishing today will inform efforts to reopen the Kerry economy into the future,\u2019 said Ms Murrell.<\/p>\n The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Economy of County Kerry<\/a><\/p>\n Key findings from COVID19 impact surveys of Kerry Tourism providers and Kerry Business shared here.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kerry-Tourism-Survey-Data-Analysis-of-impact-of-COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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