Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

How do speech and language difficulties feed into the educational system? Obviously they lead to educational deficits. If there is a delay in assessment and treatment, how does it feed into the primary school structure? What levels of support are needed in the primary school structure to look after these children? How do we compare internationally with other countries in our approach to the assessment of need and the delivery of services? As has been outlined, the waiting times are unacceptable. How do we compare with other jurisdictions with regard to staffing numbers, training, recruitment and retention?