Disability Services
Seanad Éireann — 2026-02-12
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Charlie McConalogue (FF), Donegal

I thank Senator Gallagher again for raising this matter. It will help bring clarity on the interim arrangements in place. I know from speaking to the Minister, Deputy Foley, before I took this on her behalf this morning, that the Senator has been working very closely with her and she wants to relay that both of you will continue to do that with other public representatives in the area as well.
This provides the clarity on the interim arrangements, which are really important for families availing of these respite services. I have no doubt, given his advocacy on this, that the Senator will continue to work closely with the health services locally and the Minister, Deputy Foley, nationally to make sure delivery of the new respite centre will progress in the best possible timeframe and ensuring in the meantime that a service is provided on an interim basis.
I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this matter this morning.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-12