Dublin mother to walk to Dáil to highlight 'national crisis' in health system

A Dublin mother is set to start walking from the Taoiseach's constituency office in Ongar to the Dáil this morning, calling for changes in the health system and how children with special needs are cared for.

Dublin mother to walk to Dáil to highlight 'national crisis' in health system

A Dublin mother is set to start walking from the Taoiseach's constituency office in Ongar to the Dáil this morning, calling for changes in the health system and how children with special needs are cared for.

Lesley Anne O'Brien's seven-year-old son Jamie has cerebral palsy, and today's walk aims to highlight some of the issues he has faced including long hospital waiting lists.

It comes as the latest figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund show a record 718,165 patients are on waiting lists - of which 48,000 are children.

Lesley says she is frustrated by the current system and feels it is time to take action.

"My son was waiting for two years on a brain scan to be diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

"It's just waiting list after waiting list. Children's surgery being cancelled, from major to minor surgeries.

It is just an absolute national crisis.

Digital Desk

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
Travel Stock - Geneva - Switzerland UN human rights body calls for repeal or amendment of Troubles legacy laws
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited