Clergymen call for Alzheimer centre row to be resolved

SENIOR clergymen in Tralee moved yesterday to resolve a continuing row that could affect services for 17 Alzheimer’s disease patients in the area.

A standoff developed between the North Kerry branch of the Alzheimer Society and the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) regarding the employment of people over the age of 65 at the Tralee centre.

Both sides responded positively to a joint call for mediation from Monsignor Dan O’Riordan, parish priest at St John’s Tralee; and Church of Ireland rector, Rev Robert Warren.