Seanad debates
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Order of Business
2:30 pm
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
I apologise, as I have just become aware of the serious issue that I wish to raise. However, it is urgent. It relates to incontinence nappies for children and adults with disabilities. My office and the offices of other colleagues are being called about problems with deliveries across the State. The parents and loved ones of those affected are being promised time and again that their deliveries will arrive the following day, but each day passes with more excuses. This is impacting on respite options for parents and loved ones. Apparently, the HSE is claiming that there was a change of contract in February. We need clarity about who the service provider is and why it is letting down our most vulnerable people. When will we have certainty that this issue will stop? The Leader will appreciate the immense problems it is causing the affected families.
I am also seeking an update on Swan Park. A meeting has been promised for quite a while. I will raise this matter until I have official confirmation that the meeting will take place.
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