I welcome the very significant announcement by Deputy Anne Rabbitte, Minister for Disabilities of substantial investment in the provision of new facilities and services for persons with disabilities in Cavan/Monaghan.
I had highlighted in meetings with Minister Rabbitte, with the HSE and in various and recent Dáil Debates and Parliamentary Questions the absolute need to improve these services across Cavan/Monaghan.
Below is an outline of the commitments made by Minister Rabbitte and the overall funding associated with these important projects.
- €4.6 million for the development of a new Day Service Centre to replace Clogher House in Rathcorrick, Cavan.
- €7.5 million to develop a new Day Service in Cootehill, Co. Cavan to replace Drumlin House.
- €3.1 million has been earmarked to develop a new children’s respite service in Monaghan, which will be a five bedroom facility catering specifically to children from Cavan and Monaghan. While this is being built, additional funding has been sanctioned for the provision of an interim respite service in Monaghan, which will open by October 1st, 2024.
- A commitment was also given to working with the HSE and local providers to support the expansion of services delivered through Steadfast House and Errigal Truagh.
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APRIL 10 2024