Question from Deputy Barry Heneghan - PQ 23403-26
Deputy Heneghan asked about the number of adults with an intellectual disability who have no future residential or care plan in place. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: March 2026
Updated: April 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Children; Disability and Equality the number of adults with an intellectual disability currently living with family carers who have no approved future residential or care plan in place; the number of such persons aged over 25 years with high or profound support needs awaiting appropriate placements; the steps being taken to ensure continuity of care where a primary family carer becomes incapacitated or dies; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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