Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae has received figures from the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation which reveal the extent of understaffing in Kerry health facilities. According to the INMO, in University Hospital Kerry alone, there are 50 vacant posts.

The HSE has confirmed it will develop a minor injuries unit in Killarney. It’s also emerged that the Department of Housing has approved 249 social housing units at Cronin’s Wood. Independent councillor Jackie Healy-Rae and Cllr Marie Moloney of Labour spoke to Jerry.