HSE under fire for 'chaotic' decision-making on Cork mental health centres

PAC quizzes officials on shutting Owenacurra facility in Midleton

There was an outcry over the closure of the Owenacurra Centre in Midleton.

The HSE’s decision-making with regard to spending on mental health properties in Cork/Kerry has been described as “chaotic and inconsistent” and “setting aside all best practice”.

At a session of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), officials from the region were questioned regarding the decision to shut the Owenacurra mental health facility in Midleton and the situation regarding the HSE’s rental of the Garnish House guest house in Cork city.