Irish Examiner View: Action on autism

Thousands of children waiting over 19 months for healthcare assessments.

More than 5,000 children are waiting over 19 months for a healthcare assessment: Picture: PA

More than 5,000 children are waiting up to 19 months to be assessed for public health services even though the law says they should be seen within six months. 

Any delay in getting appropriate healthcare is detrimental, but for these children, it is catastrophic, because it means they may not reach their full potential.