“We are sorry to be closing this very special place but are glad that the sale will mean our Sisters in Ireland and abroad will be able to continue and expand the worthwhile work they are doing,” said superior general Sr Mary Christian.

“We believe if the legislation had been passed as many as twenty of the families who became homeless in Dublin every month would still have a home” – Sr Stan.

“I want to be very clear that I want this time to pursue solutions that address the issue of the ownership of the facility, that is the new NMH” – Simon Harris.

A healthcare organisation bearing the name 'Catholic', while offering care to all who need it, has a special responsibility to Catholic teachings about the value of human life and the dignity and ultimate destiny of the human person.

CPSMA welcomes announcement by Minister O'Sullivan concerning sustainable school communities.