Ms Liz Reynolds:

Senator Clonan has raised a number of issues. I will pass on to Mr. Devereux for the questions on the premises and to Ms Molloy for the questions on transport. The 137% increase was a reference to the CSO, which stated that the number of people aged between 18 and 29 seeking adult supports and services would grow by this amount between 2018 and 2028. For us in terms of the waitlist, the forecast is 130 to 150. There is no way of knowing for sure. These would be referrals. At present, it is subject to vacancies arising in our residential services. What we see more and more is that need does not always match the vacancy. People in a designated centre are in a house regulated by HIQA. Thankfully, the days of admitting somebody into a bed are gone. There is consultation with the individuals who live in the house. There is choice. If there is a vacancy it is typically because somebody has died so the people in the house need time, like the rest of us, to process this bereavement. Finding an appropriate premises that meet what at times can be very complex needs is a big challenge. Mr. Devereux will speak about this.

The funding programme is reactive.