A range of mental health-promoting initiatives will be rolled out this week for 60,000 residents of West Cork.

The HSE is conducting a second review of the need for nursing supports at a special school in Kerry after ignoring the recommendations of a previous assessment which found increased support was necessary.

A group of councillors who are members of the Southern Regional Health Forum are planning a Dáil protest to highlight their disgust at the “pointless” manner in which it operates.