A state watchdog says many of the country's mental health units are outdated and not fit for purpose.
It's calling for urgent investment, to protect them against another surge of Covid-19 or a future pandemic.
There was a peak of 269 cases a week in these units in January - and the Mental Health Commission says poor facilities were a factor.
Chief executive John Farrelly says the HSE needs to take action.
Wicklow Stick With Winning Formula Ahead Of Antrim Trip
Wicklow’s decision to name an unchanged team underlines growing trust in the current starting fifteen, with several key players now firmly established in Oisin McConville’s system.
Wicklow Is Ireland's Fastest Growing County For First-Time Buyers As Mortgage Demand Surges Nationally
Wicklow has the strongest growth recorded anywhere in the country in the first-time house buyer market underling the popularity of the county
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Wicklow Tourism Employer Recognised at Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards
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Bray's Under The Giant Concert Featuring Craig David Is Postponed Until 2027
Despite the postponement, planning work will continue, subject to securing the necessary statutory approvals and consents from Wicklow County Council and other stakeholders.
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