An average of 41.8 per cent of children have received an Assessment of Need within the legal timeframe of six months in the Shannonside region so far this year.
New data shows the average wait time for assessments in the second quarter of the year was over two years.
The aim of an Assessment of Need under the Disability Act is to identify whether a person has a disability, the nature and extent of the disability, any health and education needs arising from that disability, as well as what services are required to meet those needs.
From January 1st to March 31st, 39.6 per cent of were in receipt of an assessment across Longford/Westmeath, Sligo/Leitrim and Roscommon.
The figures were slightly better from April 1st to June 30th, however, where 44 per cent received assessment.
Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane says there is too much pressure on the sector:
