CHO8, which includes Longford and Westmeath, had the highest rate of admissions in the region at 290.

Inspectors acknowledged that the centre had undertaken major refurbishment and ligature reduction works since the last inspection

The centre is requested to provide a Corrective and Preventative Action plan for each finding of non-compliance in the draft report.

St Loman's presently has 41 beds in two wards

It received full compliance ratings.

MHC released their annual report today.

The purpose built unit opened in 2020 and has capacity for 25 people.

The issues found in the report are linked mostly to the building itself.