The Social Democrats revealed a staggering 14,221 children are waiting for needs assessments, with 90% of these assessments occurring outside the legal Disability Act timeline. This situation has led many parents to pursue legal action against the HSE, further delaying support for others. Taoiseach acknowledged issues with recruitment of therapists while emphasizing the need for better integration with education services. The average assessment duration has now surpassed two years, causing significant stress for families, some of whom are facing manipulative practices regarding waiting lists.
The State is failing children and their families, creating huge stress and pressure. Children are being left behind during critical early years of their development.
The average duration of the assessment period is now more than two years. This not only disrupts children's lives but creates a backlog of waiting lists.
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