AN INDEPENDENT review of a residential treatment centre for offenders said it was in “crisis” and urged it be immediately closed down.

The Junior Minister with responsibility for drugs has strongly criticised the manner in which Harristown House addiction centre in Co Roscommon is being closed.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is already failing to meet its 2008 targets and this certainly does not inspire confidence for next year when further cuts are due to be implemented.

The IMPACT trade union has severely criticised the impending closure of the Harristown House residential treatment centre in Co Roscommon.