Galway Bay FM newsroom - Over a dozen beds remain closed at Aras Mhic Dara Community Nursing Unit in Carraroe due to lack of staff.
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The matter was raised at the Health Forum West this week by local councillor Daithi O Culain.
He was told that at least six nurses are needed - but there's been extremely low numbers of applicants for vacant positions.
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Councillor O Culain says it's a serious concern for the local area.