There are calls for more young doctors, who are interested in working in rural areas, to be trained, as Cahersiveen is to lose a GP in September.
Joe McCrohan of the South Kerry Development Partnership says there are fears in the South Kerry area, following the news that it could be without a GP.
The area’s other GP is also due to leave the area in the coming months.
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Given the increase in the local population, following the arrival of Ukrainian refugees, Mr McCrohan is calling for emergency services to be improved:
