22 BEDS SAVED AT WARD IN ST BRIGID'S HOSPITAL BALLINASLOE

Date Published: 24-Jan-2012

Services will continue to be delivered at St Luke's ward at St Brigid's Psychiatric Hospital in Ballinasloe but some beds are still set for closure

Concern for the future of the ward had been raised after staff were informed 37 acute care beds at St Luke's ward were to be closed

However Labour Deputy Colm Keaveney has received a committment that 22 beds have been secured in the short-term leaving a question mark over the remaining 15 beds

The Galway East Deputy has received the confirmation from Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch and HSE management

He's to meet with the Minister this evening to discuss the long term viability of pychiatric services in Ballinasloe

Speaking to Galway Bay fm news Deputy Keaveney says the 22 beds are based on available staffing levels