Ambulance campaign escalates

CAMPAIGNERS fighting proposed cuts to West Cork’s ambulance service have accused the health minister of ignoring their plight.

The West Cork Save Our Service (SOS) group criticised Dr James Reilly last night as they announced a major escalation of their campaign, including a protest march through Skibbereen, and an email, letter, phone and text campaign aimed at the minister, and the region’s three TDs.

Campaign spokesman, Cllr Frank Fahy, the mayor of Skibbereen, criticised the minister for his failure to respond to their letter sent a month ago.