Written answers

Monday, 8 September 2025

Department of Health

Health Services Staff

Photo of Michael CahillMichael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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2158. To ask the Minister for Health if she will carry out as a matter of priority, a pilot study/research on all aspects of the health service in the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry; the reasons it is proving difficult to get staff; the reasons that all areas throughout the region are struggling with services, including mental health, day care, primary care, home care, keeping beds in St. Anne's Community Hospital, Cahersiveen open, the Ambulance Service ,and so on; her views on whether this region in County Kerry is being deprived of the services that the residents who live there deserve and are being discriminated against; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44906/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Photo of Michael CahillMichael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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2159. To ask the Minister for Health if she will carry out as a matter of priority, a pilot study/research on all aspects of the health service in the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry; the reasons it is proving difficult to get staff; the reasons that all areas throughout the region are struggling with services, including mental health, day care, primary care, home care, keeping beds in West Kerry Community Hospital, Dingle open, the Ambulance Service, and so on; her views on whether this region in County Kerry is being deprived of the services the residents who live there deserve and are being discriminated against; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44907/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

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