Health Officials Accused Of Using COVID As ‘Cover’ For Not Returning Services

Photo (c) Cllr Ann Norton Facebook

An Ennis-area Councillor has accused health authorities as using COVID-19 as a cover for not fully restoring services that were shut down as a result of the pandemic.

Councillor Ann Norton has raised questions as to why more services cannot be provided for older people, people with disabilities and their families.

The claims of the Independent representative have been rejected by health officials who insist they are doing everything possible during the pandemic.

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However, the Barefield representative, who is also the Manager of the Clare Crusaders Charity, says nine months into the pandemic, the shortfall in services remains an issue