On 16 May Lucan Lodge nursing home management informed residents of the de-registration of the facility with HIQA. Families were understandably distressed and sought answers from a HSE representative at a meeting yesterday. They reported that the HSE representative refused to intervene or answer any questions. Lucan Lodge has 73 vulnerable residents, many of whom require significant support and forcing them to relocate would cause immense emotional and physical trauma. Families demand immediate action from the Government to secure Lucan Lodge's future. They want the Government to ask the HSE to acquire Lucan Lodge. This would guarantee long-term stability and prioritise the well-being of the residents.

I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue. As we know, HIQA had to cancel the registration of Lucan Lodge nursing home last Friday at 10 o'clock in the morning. A minute later, the HSE was on site. The chief inspector of HIQA has taken action to cancel the registration as a care provider because of concerns relating to the supports and care being offered to residents. We have to take this very seriously. I met with the new regional health officer for that particular area, Ms Kate Killeen White, and the chief inspector this week to discuss this. I have written to the HSE and have asked it to explore every single option. I want to put on the record of the Dáil that the person who was running the facility does not own the premises. There is a receiver involved and the background is quite complicated. My primary focus is the welfare of the residents, their families and the staff working in the nursing home. The HSE is on site and is engaging with the families.