Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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I am sorry; I am going to move on to the next question because I have asked that question three times. How can Mr. Morrison reconcile the excuse he gave for the closure with the fact that residents will be moving to dormitory-style accommodation that is not high standard?

I will move on to my next question. He has given the impression to everybody concerned that the Mental Health Commission's concerns contributed in large part to the closure decision yet the compliance ratings for the Owenacurra centre have been consistently higher than some of the alternative facilities, such as St. Stephen's Hospital and St. Catherine's ward. Can he comment on this, please?