Staff numbers in children's disability grow by 26% but recruitment challenges remain

Children’s disability network teams have been the focus of much public frustration as children face waiting times of months or even years to be treated.

Children’s disability network teams (CDNT) have an 18% staff vacancy rate now compared to almost 30% in 2023, but challenges remain for recruitment, the Oireachtas committee on disability matters has heard.

These CDNTs have been the focus of much public frustration as children face waiting times of months or even years to be treated.