Assessment of Need delays in Ireland are at record levels, with children facing waiting times of more than two years and families left without timely support guaranteed under the Disability Act 2005.
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Assessment of Need waiting times reach record levels
Assessment of Need delays reach record levels in Ireland Children with disabilities are facing...
Sexual abuse civil claim: legal battle over alleged abuse continues
Man’s attempt to halt sister’s sexual abuse civil claim fails A man has failed in his bid to...

The delay in publishing the report on the Lookback Review in North Kerry CAMHS is distressing for the affected families.
The North Kerry CAMHS "Lookback Review," led by Dr. Colette Halpin and a team of independent...
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Sodium Valproate Inquiry [2025]
Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland opens. The Sodium Valproate Inquiry in Ireland officially...

CHI apologises to families amid concerns over CHI hip surgery review
CHI apologises to families amid concerns over the CHI hip surgery review Children’s Health Ireland...

VHI launches investigation into unnecessary hip surgeries that were the subject of health insurance claims
VHI launches probe into unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin hospital Private health insurer VHI...
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Report uncovers “very serious concerns” over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals [2025]
Audit reveals serious concerns over unnecessary hip surgeries in Dublin children’s hospitals. A...

Death of baby at Portiuncala University hospital leads to new review
Portiuncula University Hospital maternity care review The maternity services at Portiuncula...

Tusla report finds that children were left to cry due to insufficient staff at Wexford Creche
Crying children left without comfort at Wexford Creche Tusla has published its report following an...

RTÉ Investigates to spotlight Christian Brothers abuse and asset handling
RTÉ Investigates: Legal spotlight on Christian Brothers abuse and assets Coleman Legal’s senior...

Christian brother who sexually assaulted seven boys while teaching in Kilkenny school had also abused 22 others
Kilkenny school sexual abuse: 29 victims identified It has now come to light that a Christian...
Assessment of Needs for Children- Minister Norma Foley admits that “We need to do better”
Delayed assessments of needs (AONs) in Ireland In an interview with Tabatha Monahan of the Irish...