Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wrote to the Minister only last week to suggest that he facilitate a meeting with me and officials from the HSE, Respond housing association and, if necessary, Monaghan County Council. There has been too much back and forth on this issue. Respond housing association has a vested interest in ensuring the building becomes operational because it currently has a building for which it is not receiving any rent. It makes no sense that it would be the source of any delay. I ask the Ministers of State to request that the Minister, when he is back on his feet, ensure that meeting be facilitated such that we can get this building operational in the interests of these people who have very severe disabilities and whose families want them to have as independent lives as possible.

This building has been identified as being crucial. The HSE, over a decade and a half ago, recognised the value and importance of this building. What I am seeking needs to happen.

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