Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I raise the issue of the high level of vacancy in the CDNT in Cavan, which is operated by Enable Ireland. There are currently more vacancies than staff in the team.

There are 10.32 whole time equivalents employed in the service but 14.78 vacancies. I know of one couple who have spent in excess of €15,000 for private therapy and assessments for their children. The Minister, Deputy O’Gorman, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, have produced a road map for service provision and I am hoping those actions will make a difference but they will take time. What services and supports can be put in place now to help children who require the help now?

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