Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As I have mentioned earlier, the HSE intends to move the emphasis of the Dean Maxwell facility in Roscrea away from long-term to short-term stay. There has been investment at Dean Maxwell in recent times and the HSE has confirmed its commitment to the ongoing provision of services. It is very important as we leave here this evening on this topic that this point has to be made very clear. Whereas a new build is not included in the HSE capital plan, as I have just said, there has been investment and a commitment given by the HSE on the provision of ongoing services. The HSE has also assured the Department that it is committed to engage in partnership with all of the relevant stakeholders. This engagement will be key to prioritising the service required for the population of north Tipperary. We do not need to run away with ourselves here. The HSE has confirmed its ongoing commitment. The new build is not included in the capital plan but many good things have happened in the past couple of years and the facility is compliant with HIQA, but I will certainly speak to the Deputy about this issue.

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