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Representatives from St Mary of the Angels in Beaufort met with officials from the Department of Health to outline their concerns for the future of the facility.
St Mary of the Angels (SMOA) is home to 76 people who are severely and profoundly physically and intellectually disabled.
Recently, their parents and relatives expressed concern around plans for the future of the facility.
This followed recent news that St John of God Community Services, the current provider, may have to sell off their assets and properties to meet their debts.
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The meeting was organised and attended by Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley, along with the Minister of State with responsibility for Disability Anne Rabbitte and a number of her officials from the Department of Health.