Hope of residential care fades for Rosie

IF Rosie Byrne’s prospects were glum last week, they’re even bleaker now.

One of 344 mentally-handicapped people on a waiting list for residential care in St Michael’s Home, her chances of getting a place diminished further yesterday.

Health Minister Micheál Martin confirmed that the money is simply not there to make any significant dent on waiting lists for residential, respite and day care, which stand at 1,711, 1,014 and 861 respectively.