'Enough is enough' Cavan protest children’s disability services. Long waiting lists for speech and language therapy are having a detrimental impact on children. That is according to a number of Cavan parents.
Moreover, a shortage of speech and language therapists are to blame for the long waiting lists. The average wait is almost a year.
Indeed, a peaceful protest held in Cavan Town this morning. The protest took place outside the HSE building on the main street in the town. The protestors are highlighting the plight of local parents.
Furthermore, Parents gathered said access to services; without years of waiting; needs to be a priority. They say children with additional needs must get timely access to therapies like speech and language; occupational therapy; and psychology; adding that waiting over 5 years was unacceptable.
Additionally, other requests from the concerned people gathered at the protest include that the HSE must fully staff all CDNTs; which they say are severely under-resourced, leaving children without essential services.
Ronan Gargan was in attendance at the protest; and spoke to a number of concerned people that were gathered.
