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Judge asks again if assessment of needs cases are 'best use of limited resources'
Summary
In late November 2021, Mr Justice Charles Meenan of the High Court, overseeing the Judicial Review list, reiterated his concern about the use of limited resources in cases that compel the HSE to assess the needs of children with special education and health requirements. He questioned whether such actions are the best use of "very limited resources" and noted that similar applications have appeared frequently in recent years. The judge observed that most of these cases are settled by consent shortly after they first appear before the courts, yet they still incur costs such as legal fees and stamp duty. He highlighted that parents and guardians often claim the HSE has failed to complete assessments or reviews within the statutory period, depriving children of essential services like speech and language therapy, psychological support, and educational services.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge asks again if assessment of needs cases are 'best use of limited resources'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2021-11-29 Publication
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- High Court
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