Galway TD slams waiting lists for child psychology treatment

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A Galway TD claims the enormous national waiting lists for children seeking psychology treatment are causing untold anxiety and stress.

Galway West Deputy Mairead Farrell says a response to a parliamentary question has revealed that nationwide, over 10 thousand people are waiting for an appointment.

Of those, 9 thousand are children - of which 4 thousand have been waiting longer than a year to see a psychologist.

Sinn Fein Deputy Farrell says early intervention is critical and these delays are completely unacceptable.

She also argues there is a 'postcode lottery' in play, with waiting lists varying significantly from county to county.

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