The respite centre once delivered in County Monaghan will cater for up to 85 families.

The national awards ceremony will take place later this month.

To this day, neither Cllr Peter McVitty, Cavan County Council nor the many families desperately seeking respite care in Cavan, have received a response.

Locals fundraised significant monies over a decade ago to put this facility in place.

A new respite centre will be developed and a site is currently being earmarked.

Deputy Carthy told the Minister about a family in his constituency who are going through turmoil

'I've heard from many parents whose children will benefit from therapists within their schools'

'For most parents the main emphasis is around services'