Cork residents claim 'lack of clarity' around mental health facility 'undermines trust' in HSE

One local resident who had made a submission claimed that getting an initial meeting with the HSE on the matter last May had been “like pulling teeth”

A public demonstration to protest against the proposed closure of the Owenacurra Mental Health facility in Midleton took place last October. Glenwood had previously been expected to serve as a replacement residence for the  Midleton facility. Photo: David Keane

The HSE has been sharply criticised by residents of a Cork town for the “lack of clarity” around a proposed new mental health facility at a former B&B.

Some 44 observations and objections have been lodged with Cork County Council regarding a planning application made by the HSE for works and a change of purpose for Glenwood House in Carrigaline.