Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Committee on Public Petitions

Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Tess O'Donovan:

Yes. It comes back to 2022, which the Deputy will be aware of, and a strategic plan around capital development in mental health services. None of us want a congregated setting. I think we are all in agreement there. There is a plan for Sarsfield Court to have five separate ten-bedded units – single en suite facility – with supports for people, but not to be in a congregated setting. I know there is a lot of anxiety regarding placement in St. Stephen’s and the history there. There is probably disquiet. On neutralising that-----