GP shortages in rural Kerry to be raised with Stephen Donnelly

Group on Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry is to meet Health Minister on Wednesday to discuss the crisis

Caitlín Breathnach: 'The taskforce working group is meeting with the minister and we are thankful to him for granting the request we made. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

A group which has raised concerns around GP shortages on the Iveragh Peninsula in Kerry is to meet Health Minister Stephen Donnelly on Wednesday to discuss the crisis.

The towns of Waterville and Caherciveen once shared six GPs but now only have three, with one due to retire later this year.