Mr. Paul Reid:

I will respond to the second part of the Deputy's question that relates to the Owenacurra centre and wider decongregation. I know the Deputy is very familiar with the issues concerning the Owenacurra centre. The assessment that our teams made found very significant issues around fire, asbestos, mechanical and electrical issues and space issues. The biggest issue was the whole structure of the facility around daycare and residential services. The rooms and the space that people had were not fit for purpose. People who visited the facility or attended for day services had to practically go through residential areas or people's homes. So the facility was completely unfit for purpose. On the first part of the question, regarding the HSE's commitment to the Government policy of decongregating and securing sufficient facilities and accommodation, I have seen some of the residential facilities and one knows what good looks like when one visits some of these facilities. We are actively and anxiously working with the remaining residents and their families to secure appropriate accommodation that suits and facilitates their needs. We will continue to work very closely with the remaining nine residents and their families. Very good progress has been made with other residents.