A state watchdog says many of the country's mental health units are outdated and not fit for purpose.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.
Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses to Serious Traffic Collision on the N81 near Blessington
Witness Appeal - Serious Injury Road Traffic Collision, N81, Co. Wicklow - 29th June 2025
Arklow To Stage Public Meeting On The Plight Of Wicklow Women Impacted By Endometriosis
Following several public meetings driven by Senator Maria McCormack, Wicklow women will share their stories of living with endometriosis at a public meeting in Arklow
Wicklow Music Students to Benefit from Education Grants
The funding is music to ears of three local music groups in Bray, Aughrim and Avoca.
Wicklow Amongst Strongest Deliverers Of All Modes of Social Houses Over Three-Year Period
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Wicklow Commuters Get Their Fill at Bray Station
Bray is one of five Irish Rail locations getting a new bottle refill dispenser.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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