The transfer of Ibiza's three public elderly-care residences from the Balearic Government to the Consell Insular remains without a confirmed date, with Consell president Vicent Marí insisting that the island's administration will not assume responsibility until all the necessary financial, technical and human resources are guaranteed.

Speaking during the Consell plenary session on Friday, 13 November 2026, Marí defended the decision not to rush the transfer of Can Raspalls, Can Blai and Sa Serra, arguing that the priority must be to protect the quality of care provided to elderly residents.

The discussion followed an interpellation by the PSOE, which questioned the continued delay in transferring the management of the three facilities, despite the commitment made by the Partido Popular in 2019.

Marí maintained that negotiations were advanced and that preparatory work had progressed, but acknowledged that the Consell still lacked the organisational structure required to manage the residences independently.

PSOE Demands a Clear Transfer Date and Financial Details

During the plenary session, socialist councillor Víctor Torres challenged the Consell president over the continued delay, pointing out that the three residences remained under the responsibility of the Balearic Government after almost eight years of Partido Popular governments.

Torres recalled that Marí had committed to incorporating the residences into the Consell's responsibilities at the beginning of his mandate.

He called on the president to clarify when the transfer would take place, how much funding the Consell was requesting from the Balearic Government and what financial offer had been received from the regional administration.

“Ya no es suficiente con decir que hay voluntad, hay que demostrarlo” (It is no longer enough to say there is willingness; it must be demonstrated), Torres argued.

The PSOE councillor also stressed that residents and their families should not have to continue waiting for an agreement between the two administrations.

Marí Says the Consell Will Not Accept the Transfer Without Guarantees

In response, Vicent Marí defended the Consell's position, arguing that the speed of the transfer should not take priority over the quality and continuity of care.

He stated that the island's administration would only take over the three residences when it had sufficient financial, technical and human resources to guarantee an adequate service.

Marí also explained that the Consell did not currently have the organisational structure necessary to manage the facilities independently, as a significant part of the administrative and management resources are based in Mallorca.

He insisted that accepting responsibility without the appropriate funding and personnel could put the quality of care at risk.

As an example, he recalled the financial difficulties previously experienced by the Consorcio Sociosanitario, which, according to his account, had struggled to pay basic bills, including electricity, water and suppliers.

New Institute of Social Affairs Proposed to Manage the Residences

One of the developments announced during the plenary session was the Consell's intention to create an Institute of Social Affairs that would take responsibility for managing the three residences.

However, the final administrative and legal structure of this organisation has not yet been decided. Marí explained that it could be established as a foundation or through another administrative formula.

The president made clear that the transfer of responsibilities would depend on this management structure being fully established and operational.

He also pointed to progress made during the current legislative term in preparing the transfer, including improvements to employees' working conditions.

Nevertheless, the creation of the new organisation and the availability of sufficient resources remain conditions that must be met before the Consell assumes full responsibility.

Disagreement Over the Financial Conditions

Funding remains one of the central issues in the negotiations between the Balearic Government and the Consell.

During the debate, Marí questioned the financial conditions previously discussed and addressed the figure of €12 million mentioned in connection with the transfer.

According to the Consell president, this amount would correspond to the cost of one residence rather than the three facilities combined.

He insisted that the island would demand the resources necessary to manage the centres properly, stating that the administration would not accept an inadequate financial agreement.

No final transfer budget or agreed financial allocation was announced during the plenary session.

Three Residences Still Awaiting Transfer to the Consell

The three facilities involved in the negotiations are currently managed under the Balearic Government's Foundation for Care and Support for Dependency.

They are:

• Can Raspalls

• Can Blai

• Sa Serra

The transfer process has been under discussion for several years. In December 2025, the Balearic Government and the Consell signed a general protocol establishing a framework for joint management and strategic planning ahead of the eventual transfer.

The agreement was intended to prepare the organisational structure, assess staffing requirements, determine the appropriate management model and establish the conditions needed for a secure transfer.

In February 2026, Marí indicated that the transfer could become a reality within approximately one year to a year and a half. However, his latest statements make clear that the process remains dependent on the completion of the necessary preparations and the availability of sufficient resources.

No Confirmed Date for the Transfer

Despite the progress claimed by the Consell president, no definitive date has been announced for the transfer of the three elderly-care residences.

Marí reiterated that the administration would not accept responsibilities that could compromise the service currently provided to residents.

“Prisa, ninguna. Las residencias llegarán cuando toque” (There is no rush. The residences will be transferred when the time is right), he concluded.

For now, Can Raspalls, Can Blai and Sa Serra will remain under the Balearic Government's management while negotiations and preparations continue.

The next steps will depend on establishing the new management structure, securing the necessary financial allocation and ensuring that sufficient technical and human resources are available to guarantee continuity and quality of care.