Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Ms Buckley mentioned that it was important for the Department to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. That includes in respect of the accommodation provided. Under the theme of national standards, which Ms Buckley also mentioned, the document states that the planning and design of accommodation should be informed by the needs of residents. This includes the need for own-door accommodation and accommodation which is homely, accessible and furnished. Moreover, privacy, dignity and safety should be protected and promoted. Is it not the case that none of the rooms provided were own-door? There was no own-door accommodation. The rooms in the former hotel did not even have a kettle. Sharing of bedrooms had to be undertaken by approximately 60 of the residents who went there first. Social distancing in this hotel was completely absent because the residents had to share the laundry, lifts, corridors and dining facilities. Is that not the case?