A TD says it’s shocking and concerning that there are over 60 vacant posts for nurses and carers in HSE facilities in Kerry.
Figures provided to Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae show 50 of these vacant posts are in University Hospital Kerry.
There are a further five vacanies in Tralee Community Hospital, while there are three vacancies in Dingle Community Hospital.
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There are six vacancies in Killarney Community Hospitals and two in Cahersiveen Community Hospital.
The figures also show there are a number of beds lying idle in Kenmare Community Hospital.
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae says the HSE is too management heavy and feels this is impacting on recruitment capabilities:
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