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HSE suggests Longford town boy, with special needs, goes into residential care

Mar 27, 2025 13:16
By Eoghan Murphy
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HSE suggests Longford town boy, with special needs, goes into residential care

Senator Joe Flaherty says the boy's school isn't providing enough supports for him - as they don't have access to a behavioural therapist.

The HSE has suggested a 13-year-old Longford town boy, with special needs, goes into long-term care because of a lack of services.

That's according to Senator Joe Flaherty, who was speaking in the Seanad yesterday.

He says the boy's school isn't providing enough supports for him - as they don't have access to a behavioural therapist.

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Senator Flaherty says his mother then raised the issue with the mental health services:

 

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