John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is grossly misinformed because there is no certainty whatsoever. What the Minister is talking about is the day care, and I acknowledged that the HSE has stepped up and provided additional funding. I am talking about the residential care. Some 60 residents are currently in St. Joseph's and there is a waiting list of 350 people trying to get in there, but no additional funding has been secured from the Government. The uncertainty is around the residential side. That is why the board had to take the unfortunate decision, although it was a decision it was forced to take, to immediately cease admissions, which took place from Friday last. The Minister is grossly misinformed. I think there is a deliberate attempt to muddy the waters. What we need is a commitment by Government and the Minister to intervene to ensure the residential element of St. Joseph's is secured, and we need that certainty immediately.

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