Dr Duffy says there's "still time" for people to get their flu vaccine before Christmas.

Cllr McAree says it's important to open up more conversations around women's health.

Councillor Stiofán Conaty says a doctor should be able to operate from the premises so locals can have their own GP.

Works will include construction of a fully-serviced, single-storey extension to the front of the new GP's home.

Serena of Swanlibar Development Association said losing their full-time GP was "a matter of life and death" for the people in the area who weren't prepared to let it happen.

Swanlinbar Development Association confirmed the news that the locum doctor, Dr. Cristian had been successful.

Deputy Smith has continued to highlight the need for a locum GP pending the appointment of a permanent GP.