Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I fully accept that the last thing that should be done is compromise people by placing them in a building that is not safe or fit for purpose. I welcome the commitment given by the Minister of State and Health Service Executive on identifying a suitable centre. I hope it will extend to all State agencies in the west Clare area.

As the Minister of State correctly noted, the West Clare Mental Health Association does valuable work. It would be a natural progression for the association to acquire a premises as a hub for the provision of peer supports. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to address this issue.