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“A bureaucratic hold up compromising the welfare of a vulnerable child” Daly

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Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, has condemned a continuing delay in providing a hoist to a Killarney based family for their daughter, Alexis O’Mahony.

Daly said:

“Alexis suffers from a pyruvate dehydrogenase, PDH, deficiency and she has a brain injury. She has cerebral palsy, quadriplegia, visual impairment, a subluxation of her hip and is at high risk of aspiration. Alexis needs constant care from her family, including constant turning and daily washing to avoid bed sores.

“This takes a tremendous physical toll on her family. Her whole medical team has said that she needs a ceiling hoist. Her family applied for one in 2020. The government policy had changed and while the structural works needed for the hoist are covered by the local authority, the equipment for the ceiling track hoist is not covered.

“I raised this issue on a number of occasions in the Dáil, in an effort to break the logjam that had developed between various government departments.

“I was assured in May of this year that a ‘Letter of Comfort’ had been provided to Kerry County Council so the installation of a hoist can be included in the Housing Adaptation grant scheme, which is administered by the Council.

“The Council also said it would prepare the administration work in advance of the regulations being signed off and that it expected the relevant regulations to be changed ‘imminently’.

“That was seven weeks ago.

“This week, I have been informed by the council that the relevant regulations have not been introduced and that the council will not be processing the grant until the new regulations are in place. This represents yet another unacceptable delay.

“As I said before in the Dail, I do not care if it is the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, or the Department of Health, the matter has not been sorted out.

“Promises were made but not fulfilled. I spoke with Alexis's father Steven and I share his disappointment and frustration. Alexis is now 20 kg in weight and the situation is getting increasingly worse for the family. A bureaucratic hold up compromising the welfare of a vulnerable child-like Alexis is simply not good enough.”

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Fossa Climate Action Group to host waterways walk

Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am. The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water […]

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Fossa Climate Action Group will host a walk to the waterways of Killarney this Saturday, , at 11:00 am.

The walk will be led by Blathnaid O’Loughlin, the Community Water Officer for Kerry County Council’s Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO).
Participants will learn about the health of natural streams in Fossa. The event will include a Citizen Science demonstration to assess water health and a discussion on individual and community actions to protect and improve local water quality.
Numbers for the walk are limited to 20 people.
Those interested in attending should contact Paul O’Raw of the Fossa Climate Action Group at 087 231 7204 to book a place.

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Killarney Valley AC launches athlete support programme

Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme. This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for […]

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Killarney Valley Athletic Club has announced the launch of its Elite Athlete Support Programme.

This new initiative aims to provide assistance to the club’s top-level athletes as they strive for excellence at national and international competitions.
The programme offers a clear pathway for young athletes within the club, from juvenile level to the international stage, demonstrating that progression to a global level is achievable with support and recognition.
Financial support will be available for international travel costs to eligible athletes aged Under 17 to Senior who are trending towards or have achieved international selection, pursuing scholarships abroad, committed to representing KVAC in team events, and willing to mentor and contribute to club development.
Killarney Valley AC athletes who believe they meet the criteria and have upcoming international competitions are encouraged to contact their club coach for an application form. The club states this initiative will empower its athletes to pursue the highest levels in athletics.

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