SouthDoc won't reopen Blackpool and Listowel clinics despite HSE request

The decision, which has been criticised by a Cork TD, is based on an 'exponential' growth in Covid-19 cases, SouthDoc said in a statement issued on Friday evening

The move leaves those on the north side of Cork city and in the Listowel area of Kerry forced to travel long distances to access out-of-hours GP services. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

An out-of-hours GP service’s refusal to reopen clinics in Cork and Kerry has been slammed as “scandalous”.

SouthDoc unilaterally decided not to reopen clinics in Blackpool, Cork city, and Listowel, Co Kerry, despite requests from the HSE to do so.