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Cavan children on autism assessments being refused CAMHS appointments

Jun 17, 2026 15:42
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Cavan children on autism assessments being refused CAMHS appointments

It follows a peaceful protest held in Cavan Town last week, which called for more services for children with disabilities.

Children waiting on autism assessments are being refused CAMHS appointments in Cavan.
That's according to local senator Pauline Tully, who raised the matter in the Seanad yesterday afternoon.

It follows a peaceful protest held in Cavan Town last week, which called for more services for children with disabilities.
Senator Tully says she spoke to mothers at the protest, who claim they are failing to see positive impacts of recent staffing improvements at the services.
She says parents are fed up:

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Minister of State for Disability, Emer Higgins responded, saying more work is needed:

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