Talks to begin on review of Assessment of Need process for children

Anne Rabbitte, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, welcomed the appointment. Picture: Sasko Lazarov

The Government has appointed a chair of a new group charged with reviewing elements of the Assessment of Need process for children, which has been the subject of fierce criticism from child rights advocates and health professionals. 

Robbie Ryan has been appointed to chair the review of the standard operating procedure for Assessment of Need for children, which will comprise five nominees from the trade union Fórsa and five from the HSE.