Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Ryan O'Meara - PQ 1371-26
Deputy O'Meara asked about reviewing the practice in CDNTs of assessing children strictly on a chronological basis without triage.
From: Communications and public affairs and HSE Mid West
Published: January 2026
Updated: April 2026
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Question from Deputy Ryan O'Meara - PQ 1371-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Children; Disability and Equality if she will review the practice within CDNTs ( including St Gabriel’s in Limerick ) of assessing children strictly on a chronological basis without triage according to level of clinical need; if she will outline plans to introduce needs-based prioritisation; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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