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Friday, 4 February 2022 08:12

The waiting lists in Laois were branded "totally unacceptable".

Sinn Féin is renewing its calls for the government to address a crisis in children's services in the midlands.

Speaking in the Dáil, Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley branded the waiting lists for services in Laois as "totally unacceptable".

He says 1,158 children are waiting for occupational therapy, and 85 are waiting for psychological services - some for up to 48 weeks.

It follows the release of a review which found over 200 children faced significant harm while accessing CAMH services in South Kerry.

Deputy Stanley says there are delays in assessment, as well as treatment:

Midlands MEP To Host Youth Policy Dialogue On Future Of Farming

Maria Walsh is calling for 10% of the future CAP budget to be allocated to generational renewal.
SETU Launches Collaboration With The All Ireland Institute Of Hospice And Palliative Care

The launch comes as part of Palliative Care Week.
Appeal Lodged Against Plans For 30 New Homes In Laois

An appeal was lodged to An Commisiun Pleanala.
Michael O’Leary Rejects Rape Comment Criticism And Refuses To Apologise

The Ryanair CEO is under fire for comments he made yesterday.
€100k Funding Announced To Support Students At International STEM Events

Schools may apply up to €500 per student per event, increasing to €1,000 in exceptional circumstances.
Midlands MEP Calls For Major EU Housing Investment To Tackle Crisis

The EU will unveil its Affordable Housing Act this week.
Patrick Bergin Hit With Tidal Wave Of Nostalgia As He Prepares Leave Offaly Castle

The Hollywood actor is selling Emmel Castle after buying it 35 years ago.
HSE Faces €76m Overrun As Spending Oversight Removed

The HSE’s Dublin and Midlands region had its authority over spending withdrawn.

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