Richard Boyd Barrett
Question:544. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the next date for a meeting (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27464/21]
View answerTuesday, 29 June 2021
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) formally assumed responsibility for services previously provided by the former Board of St. Mary’s (Telford) on the 2nd of November 2020.
In furtherance to the continuation of services on site, and as an interim measure, the HSE secured a short-term lease agreement with the owners of the facility – The Religious Sisters of Charity. The HSE now operates this service directly and provides care and support to the 17 remaining residents on site.
The HSE is working closely with these residents, their families and advocates towards identifying an appropriate long-term residential option for all of the current residents. Plans in this regard have commenced in respect of all residents and are at an advances stage for many. The HSE is acutely conscious of the trauma that all of these residents have been through in the past 12 months and have ensured that appropriate counselling and psychological supports have been in place to support all residents.
The HSE will continue to appropriately resource this service and will endeavour to ensure that all of the current residents are re-located in line with the clinical and social requirements and in accordance with their wishes to the greatest possible extent.
Officials in my Department are currently liaising with HSE colleagues in respect of the Deputy’s meeting request and will be in direct contact with the Deputy at the earliest opportunity to agree a suitable meeting date.