HSE and councillors meet over Owenacurra closure 

Mary Hurley from Cobh, centre, with Cllrs Danielle Twomey and Liam Quaide at a protest in October against the proposed closure of the Owenacurra Mental Health facility in Midleton. Picture: David Keane.

Councillors in east Cork have met with local HSE management over the proposed closure of the Owenacurra mental health facility in Midleton, where concerns were raised over the future living arrangements for residents of the facility.

Families and local politicians have campaigned for the 20-bed facility, which also offers day services and respite care, to remain open.