New pysch unit a step closer to opening

It comes after SIPTU mental health nurses voted in favour of recent proposals by the HSE on staffing levels.

It's hoped a new €15m psychiatric unit at Cork University Hospital will open shortly after what seems to be a breakthrough between nurses and management at the hospital.

It comes after SIPTU mental health nurses voted in favour of recent proposals by the HSE on staffing levels.

According to today's Irish Examiner the proposal was upheld by a vote of 17-5.

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