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606 People with Disabilities Stranded Far from Home
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Alarming Data Reveals 606 Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Stuck Far from Home
HSE data uncovers that 606 people with intellectual disabilities are stranded in residential spots outside their home counties, with nearly 200 living over 100 km away. Many were placed there during emergencies, and half of these placements occurred due to crises like parental death or illness. Dublin North leads with 85 displaced individuals, while Cork and Kerry have 66, and Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary have 75, including 9 children. Cork East TD Liam Quaide criticizes the patchy tracking and lack of local services, stating that the true count is likely much higher. At least 305 have been away from home for over five years, turning crisis moves into long-term separations from family and friends. HSE acknowledges the family strain and aims to build more local spots, but availability remains a significant challenge.
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