Concerns over relocation of city addiction counselling unit
Galway Bay fm newsroom - Concerns have been raised about the relocation of a city addiction counselling unit to UHG.The unit was formerly located at Merlin Park Hospital but was destroyed by a fire last month.
The HSE is now to move it to the Department of Psychiatry at University Hospital Galway.City Cllr Niall McNelis has inspected the new accommodation and argues the interim secure unit is not suitable.He says available vacant buildings and office space in Merlin Park should be considered.Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Cllr McNeilis says he has raised the matter with Minister of State Alex White and has demanded urgent action.