Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
625. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when day care services will be reinstated at Carndonagh, Community Hospital, County Donegal; if he is aware that a public meeting, attended by hundreds of people in the local community, took place recently, calling for the urgent reinstatement of these services. [45353/23]
View answerDay Centres are a crucial part of social care provision in our communities, providing invaluable support for people who may, for any number of reasons, be experiencing isolation and loneliness. Day Centres are also an important indirect resource for carers.
Investment in Day Care, Meals on Wheels and dementia support has continued in Budget 2024 which saw an increase of €3.7m for these services.
On the issue of Carndonagh Community Hospital Day services this would be an operational matter for the HSE and I have I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
