Fine Gael promises more money to increase numbers on children’s disability teams

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill also defended Fine Gael’s record in supporting University Hospital Limerick, saying it has received significant investment

(Left to right) Minister of State Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill, Justice Minister Helen McEntee, and Senator Barry Ward launch Fine Gael's election policies on law and order at Fitzwilliam Hall in Dublin. Photo: David Young/PA

Fine Gael has pledged to offer financial inducements to therapists to boost staffing numbers in children’s disability teams as part of its election health policy.

This follows month of outrage from families at months, and even years, of delays before getting vital services for their children.