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'Hard to believe' delays in access to autism services in Ireland, mum tells High Court

Summary

The mother of a five‑year‑old boy with autism, who was told she must wait six years to access HSE services, has asked the High Court to review the proposed time frame. She says the boy's assessment application was made on 13 December 2022, but the HSE's own timetable would have had it started on 13 February 2023 and finished by 13 May 2023. The report, received on 16 October 2024, confirmed the boy met the criteria for autism spectrum disorder and showed significant delays across motor, language, cognitive and social‑emotional domains. She argues that a six‑year wait until May 2028 would cause significant harm to his health and education. The court granted permission for a judicial review, reserved costs and adjourned the case to April. The case is now set for a hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Hard to believe' delays in access to autism services in Ireland, mum tells High Court. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• December 13, 2022 Other
• May 2028 Other
• December 2022 Other
• February 13, 2023 Other
• May 13, 2023 Other
• October 16, 2024 Other
• 2025-03-10 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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