Mental health units suffering from years of neglect, says watchdog report A large number of the country’s mental health units in Ireland are located in dilapidated buildings which are not fit for purpose, according to a new report from the Mental Health Commission (MHC). Written by the MHC’s Inspector of Mental Health Services, Dr Susan Finnerty, the ‘Physical Environments in Mental Health Inpatient Units’ report also stated that lack of suitability has meant most units were failing to comply with regulations. In 2017, three-quarters of premises inspected were non-compliant with building regulations; this number fell to 67 per cent 12 months later but had risen to 69 per cent of centres in 2019.