HSE says it is fully committed to closure of Limerick psychiatric hospital

THE Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed it is fully committed to the closure of St Joseph’s psychiatric hospital in Limerick.

The number of patients at the early 19th century-built hospital will be cut from 53, almost a year ago, to 27 within the coming weeks.

The HSE assurances came after the Mental Health Commission recommended the closure of the 186-year old.