A start date for work on the second cath lab to serve Kilkenny and the south east has finally been confirmed. Construction on the long-awaited cardiac facility at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) will begin on May 17. The lab is expected to be operational in September 2022. Long-time campaigner and Waterford TD Matt Shanahan made […]
Anger at ‘sky high’ waiting lists for speech and language therapy appointments for Kilkenny children
A total of 1,066 children in Kilkenny and neighbouring Carlow are currently languishing on speech and language therapy appointments. Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion has expressed “deep concern” at the local waiting lists for an appointment, which she said is unacceptable”. Deputy Funchion said: “Well over 1,000 (1,066) children alone, are waiting for a