Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On finding suitable placements, it has been stated that designated facilities come under the Health Act. There has not really been a focus on this in the discussion. There are big challenges when it comes to finding places for people, in particular for children and those in the disability sector. That is the view of many of the families who have tried finding a place for their children. Everything, including holiday homes, has been used. In terms of places in designated facilities, does the Bill cover a child who is put in a holiday home? Currently, the Act does not cover that. People are trying to be imaginative and provide separate spaces, etc. The Health Act does not necessarily cover "designated" facilities. The children we are dealing with, under this Bill, will be put in various placements. Is there a gap in the legislation?