According to the HSE, it expects it to be one of the busiest ever periods experienced by the health service.

Locals across the Northern Sound region are asked to assist the HSE as it moves through this 'challenging time'

HSE can provide some funding to voluntary organisations with day care services'

'The service will continue to work with other services in a supportive and assistive manner'

Dr Illona Duffy has dismissed concerns of a 'hybrid' type flu due to the combination of Covid this winter.

Cllr Seamus Coyle highlighted that it has been exactly eight months since health care workers were promised a one thousand euro Covid bonus.

'We are also inviting healthcare workers for their second booster vaccination'

It is believed that the backlog is due to the Covid pandemic.