Disabilities minister vows to cut wait times for needs assessments to three months by next summer

Anne Rabbitte, minister for disabilities, has vowed to clear the backlog in waiting lists for needs assessments by next summer. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

The disabilities minister has vowed to tackle "shocking" waiting lists and has promised that all children will get an assessment of needs within three months.

Thousands of children are currently waiting for assessments, with the average waiting time at 19 months.