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Children’s Disability Assessments in Crisis | Cork News
Over 23,000 kids are stuck in a crippling backlog of disability assessments, with more than 20,000 waiting over three months—up nearly 7% since March. Despite the Disability Act’s promise of timely support, only 9% of assessments were completed on time between April and July, while applications keep rising. Delays mean children miss critical early intervention, and troublingly, 33% now receive a “no disability” verdict—up from 15% a decade ago. The worst-hit areas? Dublin and Midlands, with over 8,000 kids waiting, most past the three-month deadline. This isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s kids…
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