Protesters urge HSE to rethink closure of mental health hostel

People from south Kerry have called on politicians across the spectrum to support their campaign for the retention of a mental health facility.

Upwards of 40 people staged a protest on Friday outside the HSE offices in Tralee against a HSE decision to close the Island View High Support Hostel in Caherciveen.

Protestor spokesman Christy O’Connell claimed the HSE had not engaged in consultation with all stakeholders involved and the closure would have adverse effects on patients and families.