Is the Taoiseach aware of the possible closure of Cuisle, an Irish Wheelchair Association holiday centre in County Roscommon? It has been described as devastating news for anyone who has an impairment. The centre does not just cater for people in wheelchairs. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues, Deputy Finian McGrath, stated in reply to a parliamentary question that there will be a move away from large holiday-type centres and towards hotel accommodation. The problem with that is that many hotels do not have the required facilities or supports. Does the Taoiseach agree that we should be moving towards having more of these centres rather than fewer? People are again being excluded. The centre provided a respite service for many families throughout the State who are being left in a situation whereby they have nowhere to go for a holiday or a break.

This holiday centre has been used by many people from across the country even from my constituency. The Irish Wheelchair Association has run it very well. It needs some refurbishment work. It is preposterous to suggest closing it down. We know that in future generations people with disabilities will need such services. It is atrocious that this is being taken away from people now.

I thank the Deputies for raising the question. I think the decision being made is regrettable. I know people have used that facility many times. I have met one or two of them and they had a very good experience there. They want to have the option of being able to go to the Cuisle centre or perhaps to go to hotels with access for people with disabilities. It will also have a negative impact on the economy in the region because a number of people work there.

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Ultimately as I understand it, this is a decision for the Irish Wheelchair Association and not one for Government. Perhaps it is one the association might reconsider.