Martin Ferris (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not doubt the Minister of State's sincerity and efforts to try to address the terrible deficit in our disability services and the resources available for that. The figures we have differ from the figures the Minister of State has presented here. These come from parliamentary questions. These figures tell us that CHO 4, which is Cork and Kerry, has 1,1192 waiting who have been waiting for more than three months for an assessment. The programme for Government states that people with disabilities should be supported throughout their lives to maximise their potential by removing barriers. The promises made in the programme for Government have not been realised. This absolutely unacceptable staffing shortage in CAMHS should be addressed immediately but these promises remain unfulfilled. Will the Minister of State and his Government realise the promises they have already given and make them a reality?

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