Disability Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Questions (979)

Holly Cairns

Question:

979. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of overnight respite beds in Cork at present; whether his Department will consider expanding the number of beds available as a matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

As the query refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.