Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

What if HIQA had more resources? If we take Merlin Park, I mentioned already the fact that the roof is leaking. HIQA has also looked at a nursing home unit there, unit 5, and has found some deficiencies. Let me tell Ms Dunnion that the people of Galway want to get into Merlin Park and they cannot do so. In fact, that is something I want to deal with. I am glad HIQA is highlighting some aspects that need to be improved and I have no difficulty with that. However, the unit is registered for 52 people but there are only 45 in it. HIQA's extra requirement for bathrooms and single rooms will reduce the number of beds available, and there is a waiting list.