The call has come from Social Democrats candidate in the Maynooth LEA Peter Melrose
Primary Care waiting lists are the "hidden crisis of our health system", according to Peter Melrose, local Social Democrats candidate for the Maynooth LEA.
Over 1,000 assessments of need are overdue for completion in CHO7, which includes Kildare and West Wicklow, with 90% of those people waiting three or more months.
Commenting on the figures obtained by Social Democrats Spokesperson on Health Róisín Shortall, Mr Melrose called on the Government and the HSE to commit to a primary care centre based in Maynooth.
Speaking to Kfm, he said it's a shame that so many young and old people are having to travel long distances from Maynooth and Leixlip for appointments when they could and should be facilitated in a "properly resourced, local, primary care centre."
Kfm Recruiting for Advertising Sales Dept.
This Weekend's Live Sport on Kfm
Gardaí Warn Drivers After 150 Caught Drink or Drug Driving Over Christmas Period
An Garda Síochána Release Image of Getaway Car Found Burnt Out In Naas Used In Fatal Offaly House Fire
Pedestrian Dies After Collision On R445 Monasterevin Road Outside Kildare Town
Gardaí Continue Their Road Traffic Enforcement Operation Throughout The Christmas Period
New Quality Mark To Be Introduced To Crack Down On Bogus English Language Schools
Kildare Set For Freezing Temperatures As Wintry Showers Forecast
