The Sinn Fein President says people with intellectual disabilities must have the protection of the State.
It comes as the Health watchdog this week published a damning report on the Redwood Extended care centre in Co. Meath.
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It found a high number of frequent and intensive physical interventions and restrictive measures were used there on a regular basis.
Gerry Adams says he raised the issue of conditions for patients at the facility last July with the then Health Minister James Reilly.