Some 1,300 people with disabilities or acquired brain or spinal injuries live in nursing homes. These settings are entirely inappropriate to their needs. We all agree that people should get the support they need, ideally to live in their own homes or, failing that, in appropriate settings. None of this will be news to the Minister or the Government because the inappropriate placing of people with disabilities, acquired brain or spinal injuries in nursing homes has been raised time and time again. We need a plan to end this with clear timeframes and resources. When might that plan be put in place?

There is a clear Government commitment to produce and provide a pathway to eliminate the practice of accommodating young people with serious disabilities in nursing homes. In this context, work has been ongoing with the HSE to address nursing home care of people aged under 65 who can, and wish to, live elsewhere. In 2023, specialist community-based disability services received funding of €2.5 billion to deliver a range of services in the areas of residential and respite services, day services, home support services and therapeutic supports. We are committed to providing the services and supports for people with disabilities that will empower them to live their lives and provide greater independence in accessing the services that they choose.