Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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67. To ask the Minister for Health the status of his intervention to prevent the closure of a nursing home (details supplied) in County Cork. [23672/20]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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This is a matter for the Independent Board.

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare appreciates the important role which Mount Cara House plays in its community. Mount Cara House is run by an independent board of directors. Alongside some limited funding from HSE Social Inclusion, it is also funded by Cork City Council and by residents themselves.

The independent board recently informed the HSE that it planned to close the facility. Since then, the HSE has been in on-going contact with the board with the aim of protecting the best interests of residents. It is understood that the board is now exploring a range of options, and the HSE respects that position. The HSE is providing advice and support to the board as they work to meet their obligations to residents.

Sage Advocacy provides support and advocacy service for vulnerable adults and is working with the residents in Mount Cara.

I have been updated by the Chairman of the Board, whose main aim is to protect the best interests of the residents, and I understand the Board is now exploring a range of options.