Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was glad to see the Minister of State launched the roadmap to improve children's disability services for 2023 to 2026 in October. I believe that the six assessment hubs to streamline the assessment of needs is urgent. Is the Minister of State going to expand on these hubs? Where does she intend to provide more hubs? That is important. There are six new assessment hubs. Will the Minister of State tell me what exactly the hub will mean today for the parents of children I speak to in Carlow-Kilkenny? That is so important. I understand the Minister of State's commitment, but she knows herself that timing is of the essence for parents waiting for an assessment. It is absolutely crucial that we get this right.

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