Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1237. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if financial supports could be put in place to reopen a facility (details supplied) for the continued integration of refugees at a location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17124/23]
View answerI am informed that the leisure centre attached to the Abbeyfield Hotel Reception and Orientation Centre in Ballaghaderreen closed in December 2022 due to issues with some of the equipment necessary for the operation of the swimming pool.
The operators of the centre are engaged with various contractors around replacing the equipment in question and they are not in a position at this time to provide a definitive timeframe around the re-opening of the leisure centre.
I believe that the leisure centre plays a crucial role in the interaction between the local residents and the residents of the ROC and I hope that it will re-open as soon as possible.
I have instructed my officials to continue engagement with the centre operators in that regard.
