‘Lack of urgency’ on gutted St Kevin’s unit criticised

The HSE has been criticised for the slow pace of work addressing the future of a former listed asylum in Cork city which was gutted by fire more than a month ago.

The HSE said it has received a draft report on the structural condition of the St Kevin’s unit on the grounds of the former Our Lady’s Mental Hospital campus which was devastated in a suspected arson attack in early July.

However, it said it could be several weeks before future options for the building are considered.