Erin McGreehan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Many parents have come to me and their therapy sessions have gone online and are virtual. For a very young child who is one of those lucky ones to have received an assessment and moved on to therapy, virtual sessions are difficult for a two, three or four year old.

It is very difficult for a two, three or four year old to deal with the virtual environment. It is just another screen with a woman on the other end. It is no good to them.

As a matter of priority, I would appreciate efforts being made with younger children and those who are newly assessed. The older children who have a relationship built up with the therapist are linking in and benefitting far better from the virtual environment.