Concerns have been raised in the Dail that families of children with additional needs are being left exhausted and forced to battle the State for support.

Deputy Charles Ward told the Dáil the Domiciliary Care Allowance system has become a “paper-based barrier”, ignoring the lived reality of care at home.

He says many parents are denied support despite outlining the full extent of their child's needs, particularly in areas with delayed services.

Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Charles Ward says families are being left feeling rejected and abandoned by a system that fails to recognise their daily struggle.

Concerns have been raised in the Dail that families of children with additional needs are being left exhausted and forced to battle the State for support.
Deputy Charles Ward told the D&aacute;il the Domiciliary Care Allowance system has become a &ldquo;paper-based barrier&rdquo;, ignoring the lived reality of care at home.
He says many parents are denied support despite outlining the full extent of their child's needs, particularly in areas with delayed services.
Speaking in the D&aacute;il, Deputy Charles Ward says families are being left feeling rejected and abandoned by a system that fails to recognise their daily struggle.

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