Health committee urges HSE board to intervene on closure of Owenacurra 

Reversal of decision to close facility would relieve 'families and residents of a prolonged ordeal of distress and uncertainty', committee says in letter to HSE

Residents of the Owenacurra centre and their families have expressed anger at the HSE’s perceived lack of communication with those affected regarding the planned closure. Picture: Howard Crowdy

The Oireachtas health committee has written to the chair of the board of the HSE, urging him to intervene in the decision to close the Owenacurra centre in East Cork, due to “serious” and “grave” concerns over the repercussions of the move.

The Owenacurra facility in Midleton provides long-stay and respite care, but was earmarked for closure by the HSE.