Taoiseach: 'Very significant' resources put into reducing disability needs backlog

The average time parents are waiting for an initial assessment of their children stands at more than 17 months, despite a legal requirement for the assessment to be completed within six months

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021 - 17:30

Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "very significant" resources have been put into reducing the wait for children needing an assessment of disability needs.

The average time parents are waiting for an initial assessment of their children stands at more than 17 months, despite a legal requirement for the assessment to be completed within six months.