Councillors pass motion calling on HSE to fully investigate overcrowding in UHW Psychiatric Unit

Councillors have passed a motion calling on the HSE to fully investigate overcrowding in the Psychiatric Unit in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) after images emerged of patients sleeping on the floor.

The motion, which was unanimously passed by Wexford County Council, expressed "dismay" at the conditions, overcrowding and treatment of patients at the Psychiatric Unit of UHW and calls on the Minister for Health to apologise to the front-line staff, patients and their families for the conditions.