Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Senator again for raising this issue. I am keen to ensure all opportunities are explored in regard to the Toghermore campus and that the services are provided for the benefit of the locals and the surrounding communities. I reiterate this Government's commitment to delivering real and tangible solutions to enhance services and to better support the needs of adults and children with additional needs in Ireland as outlined in the commitments contained in our programme for Government.

We have made significant funding commitments which has seen an overall HSE disability budget increase in 2025, which is a growth of €3.2 billion. That equates to an 11.5% increase on the previous year. I look forward to hearing from the HSE on the outcome of that feasibility review as soon as it is completed and we will seek support then for the introduction of services to this location. I look forward to working with the Senator on that.