Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator for raising the issue of the building not being fit for purpose. I will bring his concerns back to the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities, Deputy Rabbitte. This Government will remain focused on providing the best services we can for children and adults with disabilities, whether it be therapeutic interventions, day services fit for the 21st century, independent living supports or respite or residential care, while keeping the health and well-being of people with disabilities as our utmost priority.

The Senator outlined that he needs a proper building and a facility. In one of my early statements, the vision for provision of disability services for people of all ages in the coming years was ambitious. In conclusion, I want to assure the House that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, remains fully committed to that objective. The Government has allocated additional funding for overdue assessments. Hopefully, I will bring the Senator's concerns to the Minister of State this afternoon.