A Donegal Deputy has welcomed the extension of respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles, but says this must be made a long term service.
The HSE has confirmed that funding to extend respite services at Seaview House, Mountcharles has been approved for one year.
This will extend respite care from a five-night service to a seven-night service.
Deputy Pearse Doherty has welcomed the news but says the focus must turn to ensuring the contract is extended beyond and retained for longer than one year..
