Finian McGrath: Disability waiting lists ‘unacceptable’

Minister of State for Disability Issues Finian McGrath says the alarming number of children awaiting disability assessments is “unacceptable” as waiting lists continue to rocket.

The Government is under pressure to recruit extra staff and provide adequate funding as almost 4,000 children are waiting longer than the legal requirement for initial assessments.

The number of children waiting longer than the recommended three-month guideline increased by 23% between October and December 2016, figures show.