Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This issue relates to the lack of residential placements for people with a disability. I had a good exchange with the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, about this issue a few weeks ago during a Topical Issue debate. I am glad that the Minister, Deputy Harris, is here to listen to the exchange. This is not just a Cork issue. It is a national issue but it has been highlighted to me, as is often the case, through individual cases and people in quite a chronic situation. The waiting list is appalling. I would like the Minister of State to update the House about what measures are being put in place to tackle the lack of residential places for persons with a disability, both children and adults.

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