Cork mental health facility ‘too important’ to lose

HSE say because of “major defects” identified at the centre “there is no refurbishment option which will allow residents to remain on site”

The Owenacurra Centre, which is situated at the centre of Midleton, Co Cork, hosts 19 patients, some of whom have lived there for many years.

A mental health facility in Midleton which is due to be closed by the end of October is “too important” to be lost to the community, according to a Government TD.

The Owenacurra Centre, which is situated at the centre of the town, currently hosts 19 patients, some of whom have lived there for many years.