The HSE has outlined its plans for long stay residential beds in Cashel and Clonmel.
It follows a review by the Executive of existing services in South Tipp in a bid to satisfy HIQA Environmental Standards which are currently not being met.
A total of 142 long stay beds will be provided in South Tipperary under the HSE’s latest plan for Clonmel and Cashel.
92 will be retained at St Patricks Hospital in Cashel with 50 planned for a green field site at St Anthony’s in Clonmel.
The Health Service Executive says the provision of 29 additional beds in Clonmel would avoid a situation whereby individuals initially admitted to Saint Patricks in Cashel are transferred to Saint Anthony’s when a bed becomes available.
Deputy Michael Lowry says the plans provide a balanced approach.
The proposals still have to get full approval before the public-private partnership project proceeds to the planning stage.
It’s likely to take at least 3 years before the units open.
