SouthDoc insists 'no reduction of service in North Cork' 

Service, which operates across Cork and Kerry, moved to allay fears doctor shortage would curtail 'red-eye' service

'SouthDoc continues to provide service from 6pm to 8am each weekday and 24-hour cover at weekends and public holidays, as per the service level agreement in place with the HSE,' spokeswoman said.

The SouthDoc out-of-hours service is insisting there will be no reduction of service in the North Cork region, following a second public protest in Fermoy sparked by closure fears.

The service, which operates across Cork and Kerry and is part-funded by the HSE, said earlier this week it was reallocating GPs and staff across its centres due to doctor shortages. This has led to fears the ‘red-eye’ service after 10pm could be curtailed in some regions.