The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.

A team will be in place next March to design the new psychiatric unit in Roscommon.

The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.

Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly looked for an update on plans for a new unit.

He says he got positive news from the HSE boss: