Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health

Closure of Owenacurra Centre: Engagement with HSE

Mr. Michael Fitzgerald:

No. I just want to thank the committee and, without trying to contradict anyone, to say that it is not the case that there are no services in east Cork at this point in time. There is a very significant level of service in east Cork, including mental health services. That is very important for those who use those services. I do not want to give the impression that there will be no service left in east Cork. A substantive and important service will remain in east Cork into the future. If we get more resources for community-based services, we will be delighted to broaden the service in east Cork and increase its opening hours. That is our intention. I thank the Chair very much.