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Galway's Child Assessment Backlog Crisis | Galway News

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Galway faces a crushing backlog of 568 children waiting for critical disability assessments—far exceeding the HSE’s six-month target, with four out of five kids stuck way past that deadline. This crisis, worse than anywhere else in the region, is tearing at families’ nerves as they struggle to access vital health and support services for their children. Deputy Louis OHara has spotlighted this urgent failure, demanding immediate action to clear the backlog and restore timely care for every child in need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a656b87ebca6c8e

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