Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)

Is the Minister of State aware that because of the Disability Act and the EPSEN Act, there is now huge pressure on the provision of assessments? The Government cannot just publish legislation and not put in the personnel to deal with the need. Is the Minister of State also aware of how vital it is for a young child to get the necessary supports at an early age, and the negative effect of having to wait two or three years for an examination they needed at a particular time?

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