Carol Nolan (Offaly, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government refers to the establishment of a new model for speech and language therapy in our schools. It also commits to a review of the variations in waiting lists for speech and language therapy across the country. Figures released by the HSE show that over 300 children have been waiting over a year for an initial assessment, while 1,100 have been waiting a year for initial therapy. Has the review of the variations in the waiting lists commenced and can I have an update on the new model for speech and language therapy in schools? Also, how many speech and language therapists have been appointed since the Government took office?

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