Overnight respite facility still on track to open in Carlow before the end of the year
The facility wasn't mentioned in the recent funding announcement by the Disabilities Minister
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Local disability groups welcome news that Irish government will now ratify UN convention
Carlow Disability Federation of Ireland officer, PJ Cleere says there are still elements that need to be properly defined.
Disabilities Minister to visit Ballytobin later this month
The Minister was handed a petition signed by more than 3,400 people this week
At least two organisations have expressed interest in taking over Ballytobin
The running of the service in Ballytobin was transferred from Camphill to the HSE
Bobby Aylward to meet Disabilities Minister today over issues including Ballytobin
The future of St Patrick's Centre in Kilkenny and overnight respite services for Carlow/Kilkenny will also be discussed.
Disabilities Minister confirms HIQA concerns over Camphill in Kilkenny relate to ‘one specific significant issue’
A HIQA decision to cancel registration that will take effect from 2pm on Tuesday 6th of June.
Disabilities Minister gives assurances for residents of Camphill Ballytobin community
It follows HIQA's decision to cancel their registration.
Terms of reference for Grace Case investigation to be brought before Cabinet this week
Ministers will consider how the commission should approach its inquiry into the foster home in the southeast
John McGuinness says nobody is stepping up to take responsibility for what happened to ‘Grace’
Reports published in Kilkenny yesterday found that action could have been taken to remove Grace
Disabilities Minister says he’s going to get answers from St Patrick’s Centre in Kilkenny
The St. Patrick's Centre in Kilkenny, run by the HSE, is to be wound down fully by 2018.
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