Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Again, there is absolute certainty for the 60 residents who are currently living in St. Joseph's and that will continue to be so. While I appreciate there is a waiting list to get in to the facility, I am sure there is a waiting list to get into all of our residential homes, both private and public, the length and breadth of the country. They are supported by the nursing home support scheme and, through the extra funding that was allocated to St. Joseph's last week, we will continue to support the day care service, which is thriving.

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