Calls for increased MS supports in Mid-West

The UL Hospitals Group is recruiting an additional clinical nurse specialist in neurology.

It’s after concerns were raised about the lack of a specific nurse for the region, even though it is recommended that three such specialists be located here.

This week, the Seanad has heard that recruitment is underway for a neuology specialist which will cover this area.

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Limerick Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne says the number of people here with MS is on the up, and she says better supports are needed as a priority.