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Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said action must be taken to tackle waiting lists for children with disabilities

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said there was a disconnect between Government rhetoric and the promises made and the lived reality of those with disabilities and their families. Picture: Moya Nolan

Almost 10,000 children with disabilities were overdue assessment of need at the end of 2023, the Dáil has heard.

Action must be taken to tackle waiting lists and the number of those who have been waiting longer than three months for assessment, Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said.