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HSE sued over home support for child with complex medical needs

Summary

In a High Court case filed on 4 November 2019, a mother sued the Health Service Executive (HSE) to secure a Home Support package for her 9‑year‑old daughter, who is non‑verbal, has severe intellectual disability, violent behaviour and is not toilet trained. The daughter's counsel, Fecihin McDonagh SC, argued that the HSE had received an application in May 2018 but had not yet made a determination. The counsel noted that the local not‑for‑profit foundation that usually provides such packages lacks the authority and resources to approve them for this family. The mother claimed the HSE had not informed the family that the daughter was ineligible, and that the delay had caused significant stress and hardship as the child's condition worsened. The mother seeks an order directing the HSE to consider and determine the application and also seeks damages.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: HSE sued over home support for child with complex medical needs. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• May 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2019-11-04 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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