Parents’ ‘terror’ at respite risk

PARENTS of disabled children are ‘absolutely terrified’ that respite support, a service that makes their lives bearable, is at risk because of Health Service Executive cutbacks.

Parents’ ‘terror’ at respite risk

Eamon Walsh, chairman of the parents’ group Hope 4 Disability, has been fighting for years for the retention of services provided by the Brothers of Charity in Galway.

The charity provides community based services for just under 1,100 children and adults with intellectual disabilities in 130 centres around Galway.

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