Disability Services
Seanad Éireann — 2025-02-26
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Cathal Byrne (FG), Cultural and Educational Panel

I thank the Minister of State for his response. I very much welcome the fact the senior SLT post has been offered and is going through the pre-clearance checks at the moment. I wish whoever takes up that position the very best of luck in the role. I ask the Minister of State to bring back to the Government the fact the two other posts are currently vacant. While I appreciate the efforts being made in the recruitment to speech and language posts both in New Ross and across the country and the commitment to deliver that, I ask for it to be treated as an urgent priority. As I said earlier, early intervention is crucial when it comes to speech and language and the reality is that, today, the three posts are vacant. I very much welcome the fact the senior post will be filled.

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Sitting date: 2025-02-26