Sinnott seeks probe into autistic children case

MUNSTER MEP and disability rights campaigner, Kathy Sinnott, has called for an investigation into the controversial decision of health officials to remove a family of autistic children from their parents last week.

Sinnott seeks probe into autistic children case

Ms Sinnott - whose own son, Jamie, is autistic - also expressed concern about a possible “pattern of intimidation” by officials of the Health Service Executive (HSE).

The independent MEP said she had become aware of five other families who claimed they had been threatened with the loss of their child when they looked for care services.

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