Ireland’s oldest and largest hospice has launched a seven-year strategic plan against ongoing uncertainty over its State funding. But the hospice confirmed that engagement with the HSE over the level of State funding is ongoing. Despite Mr Barry asking that their request for additional funding “be addressed urgently” the hospice said last night that “those matters are ongoing”. Some €2m will also be set aside as part of a phased sustainability plan, to be shared between Marymount and another facility. The hospice, in Curraheen since 2011, has 44 specialist palliative care inpatients, a day care service and a current caseload in the community of 550 patients and families.

Source: Irish Examiner June 08, 2019 04:30 UTC