Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Is the Taoiseach aware of the possible closure of Cuisle, an Irish Wheelchair Association holiday centre in County Roscommon? It has been described as devastating news for anyone who has an impairment. The centre does not just cater for people in wheelchairs. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues, Deputy Finian McGrath, stated in reply to a parliamentary question that there will be a move away from large holiday-type centres and towards hotel accommodation. The problem with that is that many hotels do not have the required facilities or supports. Does the Taoiseach agree that we should be moving towards having more of these centres rather than fewer? People are again being excluded. The centre provided a respite service for many families throughout the State who are being left in a situation whereby they have nowhere to go for a holiday or a break.

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