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ICRU Finally Opens After Delay | Cork News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
The Intensive Care Rehabilitation Unit at Ireland’s Central Mental Hospital is finally set to open by year’s end after years of delays, offering critical care for patients with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviors. Part of a national rollout under the 2020 “Sharing The Vision” plan, the 30-bed unit will gradually ramp up to full capacity by early 2028. Meanwhile, the main hospital has reached its 130-bed limit thanks to staffing efforts, while the Irish Prison Service continues pushing for expanded forensic mental health services. Minister Mary Butler is also calling for a review of current care models to better support patients requiring the highest level of intervention. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/826559c74183d87a