Séamus Healy (Tipperary, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the reply from the Minister of State, particularly the statement he made that the necessary resources required for the summer respite programme in St. Rita's will continue to be provided to the Brothers of Charity in 2019. That will be a relief to parents. It is a pity it had to come to this and the turmoil parents have been put through over the past week. It should never have been allowed to happen and I certainly hope it will never happen again. I ask the Minister of State to confirm that this respite service will continue next year and into the future. This service is essential for children with special needs and their families.

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