HSE boss in 'absolute shock' over mental health service provider's announcement

The CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster, claimed the sudden announcement is causing unnecessary anxiety to the 8,000 people who rely on St John of God for intellectual disability and mental health services. File Picture:  Sasko Lazarov / Photocall Ireland

The HSE chief has written to St John of God community services to express “absolute shock” at its announcement that it is transferring services to the HSE.

Bernard Gloster claimed the sudden announcement is causing unnecessary anxiety to the 8,000 people who rely on St John of God for intellectual disability and mental health services.