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Delays in delivery of pathology department at University Hospital Kerry branded ‘beyond shocking’

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PATIENTS will face yet more delays accessing new medical testing facilities at University Hospital Kerry, says Kerry Fianna Fáil TD John Brassil.

Deputy Brassil was commenting after receiving a response from the Health Service Executive to his parliamentary question to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris.

University Hospital Kerry has previously sought capital funding from the HSE National Capital Steering Committee to build new premises for the Pathology Department.

“As of July 2017, this funding has been approved, and there was no commitment given to me in the PQ reply that a decision is expected anytime soon,” said Deputy Brassil.

While some new machines have been installed at the existing department, there isn’t enough space for the full range of equipment, he added.

“Until capital funding is approved for Kerry University Hospital to allow them to build the new department, Kerry patients will not have access to proper and full pathology services,” said the Kerry TD.

“It is beyond shocking that the tender process for the new equipment was not facilitated at the same time as the application for capital funding for a new pathology department. Joined-up thinking seems to be an alien concept to many officials in the upper echelons of the HSE.

“The Minister for Health must approve the capital funding request for the new pathology department to ensure that the full range of equipment can be used by Kerry patients. It’s as simple as that, and it must be delivered immediately.”

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses in Castleisland crash

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A woman in her 70s was critically injured following a single-vehicle car crash at Lisheenbaun, Castleisland.

The accident occurred at 11.40pm on Wednesday, December 10.

The female driver and sole occupant of the car was removed from the scene to Kerry University Hospital.

She remains in critical condition.

The road is closed pending a technical examination to be conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place via Currow Village.

The N21 Castleisland–Tralee and N22 Tralee–Farranfore roads are not affected.
 
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
 
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N23 in the Lisheenbaun, Castleisland area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
 
Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
 
Investigations are ongoing.

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New sports kit presented to Knockaderry National School

Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports. […]

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Knockaderry Farranfore National School received a new set of football and basketball jerseys and shorts this week, sponsored by the Manor West Hotel in Tralee and produced by MFC Sports.

The presentation was made by Manor West Hotel General Manager Ruth O’Sullivan and Senior Kerry footballer Joe O’Connor, who is Munster Area Development Manager with MFC Sports.
Pupils decorated the school hall in green and gold for the occasion and were excited to meet the visitors. The school thanked Manor West Hotel for its generous support and said the new kit will be well used in upcoming games.
“The children enjoyed the visit and decorated the hall in green and gold in anticipation of the presentation. The BOM and staff wish to thank Ruth and Manor West Hotel for their very generous sponsorship. The kit will certainly be put to good use,” said school principal Áine Daly.

Manor West Hotel said it was pleased to support the school and promote children’s sport and wellbeing. Knockaderry Farranfore NS, founded in 1888, now operates beside Farranfore GAA facilities, which the school uses regularly for training and matches.
“I would like to thank Joe and the MFC team for their incredible assistance in designing the kit. Who knows, we might even have a future Kerry All Ireland winner among us,” said Ruth O’Sullivan, General Manager, Manor West Hotel.

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