Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

The last paragraph of the Minister's reply is what touches on the wording of my motion, so I am not really impressed by it. I am quite well aware of the services that have been provided, but I do not accept this response. When will these facilities be provided? I accept that a great deal of capital funding has gone into this area but the Minister is aware that the opening of facilities for the homeless has been deferred because of funding issues and this has affected the provision of care staff. That is the kernel of the issue and the basis of my decision to table this Adjournment matter. I ask the Minister to revert to the Minister for Health and Children to obtain a different response because I need a date. These facilities are ready to go but there is no staff. It makes no sense.