Ireland's Disability Delay Crisis | Cork News

Ireland’s disability system is under fire as EU lawmakers demand answers after mothers of children with autism and other disabilities took their plight to Brussels, exposing years-long delays in vital assessments and services. One mother shared her son’s heartbreaking journey — diagnosed at age four, yet still without speech therapy at 12, despite being placed on a local team. Families are emotionally drained, restructuring lives to cope with uncertainty, while applications for support have surged, overwhelming the system. The European Parliament has formally demanded a six-month response from Ireland’s disability minister, with the committee vowing to hold the government accountable as they push for urgent EU-backed solutions. 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/16548a438a9f5bd0