The Irish Council of People with Disabilities has called for special funding to put an end to the "horrendous conditions" at St Ita's psychiatric hospital in Portrane, Co Dublin. In a pre-budget submission, the council also calls on the Government to provide for extra places in day care, residential care and training courses for the disabled.
Council call for hospital funding
The Irish Council of People with Disabilities has called for special funding to put an end to the "horrendous conditions" at …
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