Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The HSE chief officer has confirmed in writing to the Minister of State that it is the intention that the unit continue as a healthcare facility in the future. The nub of the question is what kind of facility will remain. The reply to a parliamentary question I received on 24 May clearly stated:

Currently there are no long-term plans for the Rosalie Centre. The Centre has not had any new admissions since September 2016. It is not proposed to reopen the unit to new admissions.

The 18 members of staff working in the unit also have to be considered.

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