Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley has welcomed confirmation that St. John of God Community Services has deferred their proposed exit from service provision in Kerry.
This decision will ensure that vital services are maintained in a number of crucial facilities across the Kerry region.
Good News for Castleisland Base
It will be good news also for the Castleisland based wing of the service as it occupies three rooms at An Ríocht where health and well-being are high on the list of priorities for its clients and management.
Arts, crafts and cards for occasions have been part of the fundraising effort at the St. John of God base here over the years and the continuation of normal services is vital to that sense of contentment enjoyed by the clients here,
Impact Assessment with HSE
The St. John of God Community Services has agreed to take part in a sustainability impact assessment with the HSE which will provide a basis for the organisation to continue its important service delivery role in line with a reformed model of care.
Minister Foley said this is welcome news for service users and their families and a positive step forward to securing the provision of vital services across Kerry.
The Heart of Communities
“St. John of God Community Services have been at the heart of communities in the county and it is right that a pathway to continue these invaluable services has been achieved,” said Minister Foley.
I wish to thank my Cabinet colleague Stephen Donnelly for his continued engagement on this matter.
“I would also like to say a particular thank you to Minister Anne Rabbitte who attended a meeting facilitated by me with family representatives from St. Mary’s of the Angels and has ensured that the families and guardians will continue to benefit from this service,” Minister Foley concluded.
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