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Number of mildly disabled children waiting more than nine years for first assessment
More than 50% of 30,000 children with mild to moderate disabilities waiting more than 12 months for first occupational therapy assessment, note HSE data
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- The Irish Times
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- 22 Aug 2026, 05:00 UTC
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- Harry McGee
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More than 50% of 30,000 children with mild to moderate disabilities waiting more than 12 months for first occupational therapy assessment, note HSE data
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Number of mildly disabled children waiting more than nine years for first assessment
More than 50% of 30,000 children with mild to moderate disabilities waiting more than 12 months for first occupational therapy assessment, note HSE data
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