Disabilities Assessments
Dail Éireann — 2026-09-17
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Ruairí Ó Murchú (SF), Louth

I ask for an update on assessments of need. There are now over 23,000 on the waiting list. This is not working for anybody, particularly families who are awaiting services and therapies. Since August, the autism assessment service has been up and running and the disability amendment Bill has been brought to Cabinet. I ask for an update on how this is going and how we can improve the circumstances for the children and families who need therapy.

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Sitting date: 2026-09-17