Parents of children who were in receipt of respite care in Carlow will meet with the Kilkenny/Carlow disability services today to discuss future services.
A number of local families say they were left with no respite care option after Tír Na nÓg closed its doors almost 6 months ago.
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A statement from the HSE says that a “mapping exercise for children’s respite services for Carlow/Kilkenny has recently been completed” and that a plan was sent to all families for feedback.
Speaking to KCLR, Helen Fahy who’s son used the services in Carlow, says they hope people attend today’s meeting to show support.
