The uncertainty surrounding the future of the St Patrick’s Centre has sparked concerns from parents of residents there.
Catherine Hogan’s daughter, Karen, has spent the last 11 years in Maryville – which comes under St Michael’s Unit at the Kilkenny-based facility.
She says since the phone-call on Wednesday night, telling her that up to 10 nursing staff had been suspended, she’s heard nothing from the centre.
Management say they were suspended amid concerns over the safety of patients.
Speaking to KCLR Live this morning, Catherine says she never had any problem with the staff but this has raised fresh concerns over how Karen will be cared for once the centre is closed down in two years time.