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Government pledges to refund parents cost of private assessments for children

The Government has given the commitment to examine the funding of private assessments for children with special needs who are waiting to be seen by specialists. Mark Darmody and his 12-year-old daughter Cara have been campaigning on behalf of his two sons. Mark spoke to Shane this morning.

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06.45 25 May 2023


Government pledges to refund parents cost of private assessments for children


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The Government has given the commitment to examine the funding of private assessments for children with special needs who are waiting to be seen by specialists.

Mark Darmody and his 12-year-old daughter Cara have been campaigning on behalf of his two sons. Mark spoke to Shane this morning.


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