PAC hears 'regressive' closure of Owenacurra raises serious ethical questions

The PAC earlier heard the latest update from the OPW about its attempts to recoup a €10m rental overpayment to a private landlord

The Owenacurra Centre in Midleton had been due to close on October 31. However that date has been pushed back for an unspecified period due to a lack of placements for some residents.

The Public Accounts Committee has heard that the permanent closure of Owenacurra mental health facility in Midleton would amount to a “regressive” move raising “serious ethical questions”.

Local Green Party councillor for the area Liam Quaide has written to the committee requesting the release of a number of documents relating to the building safety standards of the alternative placement locations for the 19 current permanent residents of Owenacurra.