Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

On social development, I want to ask the Taoiseach about a lack of adult day services for students who have finished school this year. For example, students leaving school in St. Michael's House, Baldoyle, have received a letter stating that there are no placements available for them in adult day services. This letter explains that St. Michael's House is not in a position to offer these placements due to a combination of staffing shortages, a lack of facilities and significant waiting lists for adult day services.

Many families and students who have been engaging with St. Michael's House over the length of their education have now suddenly been told that there are no adult day services available for school leavers. It is vital that these young people have access to adult day services, if they need them when they leave school, to ensure they can continue with their educational and social supports. If they do not get these adult day services, a lot of the progress they have made over the last number of years can be lost. Consequently, it is vital that they do.

What is the Government doing to ensure there are adult day services made available for everyone who needs them when they leave school?

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