The Buses to Belfast service continues according to Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae who says the latest journey on Saturday last was another successful trip.

This service operates every two to three weeks to give people the chance to get their sight back and many other procedures are also covered under the scheme, such as hip, knee, hernia and tonsil removal.

"I am delighted that another group of patients returned from Belfast after successful cataract procedures at Kings Bridge Private Hospital last Saturday," he said.

"I am very proud to have started this much needed service back in 2016 to give the people of Kerry a chance to have procedures done under the cross border directive. Otherwise people would have had to wait many years to get procedures done on the public waiting list here. Everything is organised by my office, bus, overnight accommodation in Belfast, hospital appointments for consultation and cataract procedure."

He added that he will continue to offer this service as long as it is needed, and is taking names for the October buses now. Phone 064 6685315 or 087 2316055 for more details.