HSE could face legal action over special needs assessment delays

The HSE could face hundreds of legal actions over delays in carrying out special needs assessments of children with a range of conditions including autism, the High Court has heard.

HSE could face legal action over special needs assessment delays
Tue, 17 Oct, 2017 - 14:22

Ann O'Loughlin

The HSE could face hundreds of legal actions over delays in carrying out special needs assessments of children with a range of conditions including autism, the High Court has heard.

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