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Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Questions (1331)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

1331. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health if a centre (details supplied) in County Roscommon will remain open and be enhanced to suit the HSE requirement and serve the area. [32449/18]

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The Rosalie Unit, part of Aras Naomh Chaolain, is located in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. It is a continuing care facility for 12 Psychiatry of Later Life residents. The Unit has been closed to new admissions since September 2016. The issue of continuing to best meet the needs of the residents in an appropriate and safe environment and the future use of the Unit have been the subject of recent meetings by me with Oireachtas and local representatives and the HSE.

In order to ensure that the best interests of the residents are accommodated the HSE recently completed a Clinical Assessment of each resident, including engagement with families. Following completion of the Clinical Assessment process, the HSE asked the College of Psychiatrists to independently review the process and the outcome. This should be completed within a short time.

No decision has yet been taken by the HSE on the future of this Unit. The Chief Officer of Community Health Organisation 2 has confirmed in writing that it is the intention of the HSE that this continue as a healthcare facility. The nature of this, whether continued use in its present form or some other use, will be informed by an assessment of the needs of the area. In this context, I have asked the HSE to bring forward discussions on the long-term use of the Unit. I have invited all public representatives to a meeting on 29 August next to begin discussions on options for its future use. 

I will continue to keep this matter under close review and to liaise as appropriate with all the stakeholders involved.

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