Legal Costs Skyrocket as Assessments Stall | Ireland News

The State’s legal bills for special needs assessments have ballooned to over 23 million euros since 2021, with costs rising yearly as understaffed systems fail to meet six-month deadlines. Parents face endless waits while the government spends millions on lawsuits — covering both its own lawyers and opposing counsel — instead of hiring staff to deliver timely support. One politician called it an “insult” to families, urging funds be redirected to fix the broken system so kids get the help they desperately 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/00478127cb38c1e8