It remains to be seen what will be done to a former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe.
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
A site meeting between council officials and HSE representatives to discuss the deteriorating condition of the campus took place recently.
It includes a number of protected buildings.
A derelict sites notice was issued to the HSE by Galway County Council last year.
Local Cllr Alan Harney feels a long-term plan needs to be put in place: