Micheál Martin (Cork South-Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We are working to see if we can ensure places for children next September.

I agree with Deputy Cian O'Callaghan that nursing homes are not suitable for young people who have a chronic illness or a significant disability. My understanding is that the number had come down in recent times but I will speak to the Minister for Health and the Minister of State with responsibility for nursing homes with a view to seeing what we can reduce and eliminate that.

I did not fully get what Deputy McGreehan spoke about, the public sector-----

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