Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I note the importance the Deputy attaches to it by the time he has had to spend here to raise it today.

No doubt there is significant unmet need when it comes to both permanent residential places and emergency places. We are endeavouring to prioritise both in our budgetary discussions, which, as he can imagine, are tricky considering the environment in which we are operating. The HSE has done some good work in this regard. Ms O'Connor might like to elaborate on that. Regarding the individual case, I would be pleased to receive the information from the Deputy and to pass on to the HSE, and we can revert to him directly.