Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State. I welcome that response. She has been honest and sincere and I am glad she is willing to meet with the parents in the area. They will be delighted with that and it is an excellent suggestion to meet with CHO 5. I could not agree with that more. It brings them into it and, in terms of accountability for them, that might be no harm.

In light of the Covid restrictions, I understand how difficult it has been to get services resumed but many families with children with disabilities or disabled members going into adult services are looking at the school situation. It is great that we have been able to reopen the schools but people look at that and ask why, if we can get it right in that sector, we cannot get it right in other sectors. I will pass on the details of the individual case and follow up directly with the Minister of State. I appreciate that. It would be great to organise the meeting and include CHO 5 officials. I am happy with that.

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