Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

That planning decision was due on 3 February this year. Parents are now contacting me. This is the last day of February and they are asking what is the hold-up. This is 21 months later and people are really concerned. The decision was due on 3 February. People are asking me to ask the Minister of State what is the hold-up. What is causing this delay?

I will speak more on residential accommodation in my next intervention. Many parents are really concerned about the long term for their children who are now adults with special needs. Thus far, despite the Minister of State stating there have been quarterly meetings - there have been - there is no progress on that.

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