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Thursday, 13 November 2025 17:17

The figure has grown since the first quarter of the year.

An end to empty Government promises and a clear plan to speed up assessment needs - that's what a Midlands autism awareness group is calling for.

New HSE figures show over 16,000 children nationally are still waiting on assessments of need, up 8.5% from the first quarter of the year.

That's despite the Disability Act 2005 stating assessments need to be completed within a six month timeframe.

Ballydangan's Hilda Duignan is part of Autism Parents Athlone and says it's an ongoing struggle:

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Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident

The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy

John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched

The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois

Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion

Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access

Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today

Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.

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