"The ongoing backlog in assessments for children with disabilities highlights a systemic failure in addressing their health and service needs, affecting thousands in Ireland."
"Disability rights advocate Cara Darmody's protest emphasizes a national disgrace, as backlog assessments continue to rise and children remain inadequately supported."
The article discusses the critical backlog in assessments of need (AON) for children needing disability services in Ireland, with 15,296 applications overdue as of March. Only 7% of assessments are conducted legally within the required six-month period, indicating a severe inadequacy in the health service's capacity. Cara Darmody, a young disability rights campaigner, has initiated a 50-hour protest, supported by various political groups, emphasizing the urgent need for reform. She calls the current situation an international embarrassment, largely due to the failed services that have dramatically impacted families like hers, reflecting broader issues in the system.
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