Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In some cases when residential respite is not being offered, respite in the home is being offered as a substitute. It can work for some people but for many others it does not really happen. It is not like the family will be going away for a family event without a key member of the family while the respite is ongoing. There might be a call to say they are in trouble and need the support of the parents back in the house. In the event where respite in the home is not suitable or not working out, should those families not be prioritised to access the residential setting? What measures are being taken on that? I recently had the opportunity to discuss with a mother the needs of a child in Baile Bhuirne. It is a very similar situation. It is very important that where the day-centre option does not work out it will be prioritised for the residential facility.

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