Disability Services
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-18
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Teresa Costello (FF), Agricultural Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am concerned about the self-evaluation. An independent evaluation is needed. If we want to do things right, renting a room in a community centre is not the correct standard for the people in question.
I have a few questions. What is the current budget for day services? How much was secured in budget 2026? What was last year's day services capital budget allocation? What was secured for 2026? The Minister of State may not have those answers to hand but I would appreciate it if he could forward the questions to the Minister. I would be glad to get that information. I have a concern about community centre rooms being rented. Independent evaluation should be carried out. A primary care setting would be more appropriate for that.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-18