Care Services

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Questions (1689)

Mark Wall

Question:

1689. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Health the up-to-date position with a day care centre in Kildare South (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2121/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Mary Butler)

The Allenwood Day Care Centre was a service the HSE funded and was managed by St. Vincent De Paul (SVDP) through a service level arrangement to deliver the Day Care Service and a Meals on Wheels Service in the Allenwood and surrounding area which has recently closed. This decision was advised to the HSE following a meeting with the HSE on Monday 13th January, with St. Vincent De Paul advising that they can no longer provide the service.

The HSE is currently seeking alternative day care providers / services for the clients impacted by this service ceasing and have noted that all service users are currently being offered Meals on Wheels services in the interim.