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‘People are going through torture knowing they may go blind while waiting for op’

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Deputy Michael Healy-Rae.

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KERRY TD Michael Healy-Rae branded as “torture” the situation endured by Kerry people waiting for a cataract operation. He also said the fact that they could not avail of the operation in their home county was “outrageous”.

Some 125 people are currently waiting for a cataract operation in Kerry at present with a further 476 people awaiting the operation in Cork, he noted. "The torture people are going through knowing that may go blind while waiting is placing an unbearable tragic burden on families," said Deputy Healy-Rae.

Currently there is no cataract surgery carried out in University Hospital Kerry and all referrals are submitted to South Infirmary Hospital Cork for assessment, he said.
“When referrals are received they are triaged by the consultants and are either placed directly on the cataract waiting list or on the outpatient list for assessment. Cork University Hospital currently manages the outpatients department for all of Cork and Kerry,” said the Kerry TD.

In a recent Dáil Question to the Minister for Health Michael Healy Rae asked the Minister to clarify how many people are currently waiting for a Cataract Operation in Kerry and could the Minister clarify how long people are waiting for this vital procedure, which came to 601. "In the recent weeks 190 patients have been given a date for surgery in the New Year and 65 patients who have been on the list for more the 18 months have been outsourced for a cataract operation privately and while this will reduce the list a little, there will be more people added again in the New Year once they have been assessed,” said Deputy Healy-Rae.

He added: “It is outrageous that operations are not be carried out in Co Kerry and that people have to travel to Cork for an operation so I call on the Minister to look into this matter urgently."

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KC Print Gains Prestigious Forest Stewardship Council Certification

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Irelands leading trade printer, KC Print, has been awarded FSC Certification after an extensive auditing process.


The FSC certification is globally recognised as the gold standard for responsible forest management.


It ensures that paper and wood products originate from forests that are managed in a way that preserves biodiversity and supports local communities.


By achieving certification, KC Print, ensures its continued commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards in quality.

Customers can now choose FSC certified materials for their print projects, confident that their choices support sustainable forestry and responsible supply chains.


They can also choose to carbon offset their print project with KC Print.

The Killarney company has grown to employ over 30 people and supplies books, magazines and printed material to customers across Ireland.


Sales Director, Aidan Quirke said: “Being sustainable is good business practice, by gaining certification we ensure that our customers are sourcing ethically and sustainably.
In addition, we have invested in solar panels and continue to invest in new equipment to reduce our carbon footprint,”

With the recent achievement of FSC certification, alongside its existing ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation, KC Print is placing continuous improvement and customer satisfaction at the very core of its operations.

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37th annual Autumn Talk Series to return in October

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The annual Killarney National Park Autumn Talk Series will return in October for six weeks.

The series is free, seating is limited, it will also be live streamed via the Killarney National Park Facebook page @killarneynationalpark.

Long time organiser of the Talks Series NPWS Conservation Ranger, Padruig O’Sullivan said: “The speakers and subjects chosen are always engaging. The live streaming has enhanced the experience with audiences joining from all parts of the globe, which is so encouraging. The speakers stem from every walk of life this year and I’ve no doubt will prove very popular”.

For the latest updates keep in touch with the @killarneynationalpark Facebook page or instagram page.
List and dates of Autumn Talks Series 2025
9th October: Julian Friers Artist ‘Wild Ireland’ Past•Present•Future
16th October: Alan McCarthy ‘The Secret Lives of Owls in Ireland
23rd October: James Flynn ‘Killarney Arbutus Furniture History 1825-1953’
30th October: Chris Barron ‘Killarney National Park Education Centre: 40 Years of Conservation’
6th November: John Casey ‘The History of Irish Forests from Tudor to the early 20th Century’
13th November: Éamonn Meskell ‘Killarney National Park Projects and Operational Works update 2025’

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