Outrage over closure of Limerick respite home

The Bawnmore Respite House in Caherdavin, Limerick will be forced to close because of HSE cutbacks. Sixty three families of people with intellectual disabilities relied on the service for a break for their loved ones and themselves link.

Earlier today around 100 people protested outside Kings Island Community centre in Limerick during a visit by Taoiseach Brian Cowen. The group of parents and people with intellectual disabilities are protesting over cut-backs in respite services in Limerick link. The cuts mean parents caring for family members with an intellectual disability have had their respite services withdrawn because the Brothers of Charity have been forced, through HSE cutbacks, to make over €1m in savings.

This is a total disgrace and cannot be tolerated. The centre must reopen, and as soon as possible. How can any politician support this?