Barnardos calls for significant Government investment in children services

Latest: The government needs to invest at least €54m each year for the next five years to clear hospital waiting lists, according to Barnardos.

Update9.44am: The government needs to invest at least €54m each year for the next five years to clear hospital waiting lists, according to Barnardos.

The charity said the lives of many children hang in the balance due to a lack of investment in services.