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Kenny: Time to 'get a grip' on local autism services

Nov 3, 2025 16:18
By Eoghan Murphy
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Kenny: Time to 'get a grip' on local autism services
Martin Kenny

A Carrick-on-Shannon child is still waiting for therapy - six months after being diagnosed with the condition.

A Leitrim TD says it's time for the state to "get a grip" on autism services.

A Carrick-on-Shannon child is still waiting for therapy - six months after being diagnosed with the condition.

The child has been recommended psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy - but hasn't got any of them.

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Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says this is a common problem:

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