Figures from the HSE seen by Breakingnews show 10,714 children were waiting for first contact, a slight drop from the 10,961 children at the end of June.

An HIQA report found that while many residents showed an awareness of their rights, some residents spoke about challenges.

Funding from The Children’s Disability Service Grant has yet to be released to groups in Donegal.

The disabled parking permit is intended to benefit people who are most directly disadvantaged by parking that does not meet their needs. 

Jill Bergin (39) a separated mother of two of Castle Manor, Ferns, Co Wexford, pleaded guilty to three sample counts of theft from three residents at Ros Mhuire centre in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.

The Wayfinding Centre is located on the site of a former printworks in Glasnevin and will open to the public in April.