Deputy Michael Healy Rae, TD has said he has been left disappointed by a response from the Health Service Executive (HSE) which has ruled out the possibility of providing the service of Pediatric Oncology on site in University Hospital Kerry (UHK). Replying to a question from the Kerry TD the HSE stated that with regard…
Statutory and public bodies in Kerry are urging members of the public to be prepared for the winter months ahead and to be ‘Winter Ready.’ The HSE, Kerry County Council and An Garda Síochána are encouraging households to make preparations for adverse weather, particularly during the current pandemic, and to ensure that neighbours reach out…
A new telephone helpline has been launched in Kerry this morning to assist members of the public in accessing non-emergency and non-medical services and to provide support and advice to people during the current public health emergency. The free, confidential phoneline service has been established by the new COVID-19 Kerry Community Response Forum which includes…
An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive and Kerry County Council are continually working together through long-standing cross-county major emergency structures in these worrying times. This emergency programme involves agencies in Cork and Kerry helping to save lives through measures aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus known as Covid-19. Heavy Emphasis However,…
The regional ‘Be Winter Ready’ campaign for Cork and Kerry was launched this week. The awareness campaign is an inter-agency initiative across Cork and Kerry involving the HSE, Kerry County Council, Cork City Council, Cork County Council, local Fire Services and An Garda Síochána. Awareness Campaign The public awareness campaign was launched at St Mary’s…
On Friday, November 8th in the Ivy Leaf Arts Centre in Castleisland, transition year students will debate the motion: That Teen Drinking is a Serious Problem in Ireland. St. Patrick’s Boys Secondary School and Presentation Castleisland will take part in the semi-final of a debating competition organised by Castleisland Interagency Youth Forum. The competition is…
Michael Healy Rae, TD is delighted that the HSE has confirmed to him that despite Brexit the Cross Border Directive will continue. This means that trips to Belfast for procedures such as cataract removal, hip or knee replacement can continue as usual. Brexit Won’t Halt Trips North “I was very anxious that the trips would…
Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange weather warning for very strong winds in Kerry on Friday evening and Saturday morning. A Status Orange warning is the second highest level of warning which is issued by the national forecaster. Kerry County Council’s Local Coordination Team – which includes council management, the Fire Service, An Garda…
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has confirmed that recruitment has started to allow for the opening of an additional eight beds in the Community Nursing Unit In Kenmare. This recruitment campaign follows acceptance by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation of management proposals on staffing at the unit. Immediate Staff Recruitment “We are now proceeding immediately…
Castleisland Youth Interagency Forum pulls no punches when reminding parents of the dangers of alcohol and teenage drinking ahead of the bank holiday weekend. In challenging teenage drinking, parents are faced with many decisions including whether they should allow their teenager to drink where they can supervise them, in a controlled environment. Research, including that…
