Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
301. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when refurbishment works currently being carried out to a children and young person's residential care unit (details supplied) are likely to be completed; if the centre will continue to be used to accommodate minors in care post-works; if so, when the facility will reopen for service users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7566/17]
View answerI have been advised by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, that they are giving due consideration to the demands on the Children's Residential service and how best the centre can exist in meeting the demands of the limited number of children in Donegal who may require such a service. The needs of this group of children will be the determining factor in the decision as to what the role and function of the centre can be. Within this context, the purpose and function of the Children's Residential Centre in Letterkenny remains under consideration while the premises are being upgraded.
