John Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will elaborate on the scheme. It involves a former Little Sisters of the Poor nursing home building that was vacant for more than a decade. The roof was starting to come in but it is now occupied. It has 72 residential units, including one- and two-bedroom properties, for those aged over 55 that are now fully occupied. It was done through the repair and lease scheme. It was underwritten by the local authority but done by the private sector and is working exceptionally well. I see that as something that absolutely can be replicated.

I am also interested in the Holy Ghost Residential Home in Waterford. I understand there is a network of these residential homes in the south east. I sat on the board of the Holy Ghost home on two occasions when I was mayor. It is not a nursing home. It is looked at by HIQA as regards all regulations, but the people within it have to be mobile. It is a residential home as opposed to a nursing home. That model has been looked at by the HSE and the Department of housing as one that should be replicated nationally. Is Ms Loughran familiar with that space?