East Cork clinician expresses 'deep disappointment' over Owenacurra closure

Records released under FOI show senior clinician raised concern about impact of facility's closure on residents and services
East Cork clinician expresses 'deep disappointment' over Owenacurra closure

An East Cork mental health practitioner claimed  there had been a 'lack of clarity about the decision-making process and what alternatives were considered' for Owenacurra. Picture: Howard Crowdy

A clinician in East Cork expressed "deep disappointment" at the closure of the Owenacurra mental health facility in a letter which the HSE had previously refused to release.

The letter, released under freedom of information following an appeal by Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan, notes that Owenacurra "has provided the residents with excellent care delivered with the utmost professionalism and compassion".

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