Health services - Cut in funds a cause for real concern

THE Health Service Executive has been accused of asset stripping our psychiatric services for some time.

Wed, 28 May, 2008 - 01:00
Editorial

The accusations follow the sale of lands attached to psychiatric facilities, the proceeds of which were to have been ring-fenced to be used to enhance our inadequate psychiatric services.

Along with stroke care our mental health services are an indictment of us all and an area where we must improve performance and commitment dramatically.

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