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Ireland's Disability Delay Crisis | Cork News
Ireland’s disability system is under fire as EU lawmakers demand answers after mothers of children with autism and other disabilities took their plight to Brussels, exposing years-long delays in vital assessments and services. One mother shared her son’s heartbreaking journey — diagnosed at age four, yet still without speech therapy at 12, despite being placed on a local team. Families are emotionally drained, restructuring lives to cope with uncertainty, while applications for support have surged, overwhelming the system. The European Parliament has formally demanded a six-month response…
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