Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Believe me, we know the stories and frustrations of parents who are trying to get supports and access to professional services for their children.

There is no lack of motivation on this side of the House to improve services. My understanding is recruitment is the biggest challenge in getting the professionals we need, but the recruitment process is well under way. I have given the Deputy some of the figures for improvements, but we have a long way to go yet. That is the why the report, to which he referred, which will be finalised soon will help us to move in the direction we need to take to make sure we accelerate progress in this area.

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