Funding row hits support for homeless

A PSYCHIATRIST chosen to work with homeless people in Dublin has had his job offer withdrawn because of a row over funding.

Funding row hits support for homeless

The surprise move by the Health Service Executive Northern Area comes just a week after three homeless people were found dead on the streets of the capital.

It is believed the consultant had sought a number of specific supports to help in his role, but it is believed HSE Northern Area management said their budget could not stretch this far. The post would have involved dealing with the mental health needs of up to 1,000 people.

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