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A Government Minister of State has pledged to meet with representatives of the largest Clare charity providing therapy for children with special needs to discuss funding options. Clare Crusaders Clinic Manager, Ann Norton has confirmed Minister of State for Equality and Disability Anne Rabbitte has agreed to meet her with Senator Timmy Dooley to discuss possible funding streams for the clinic. Ms Norton also plans to highlight the difficulties parents are experiencing trying to get children with special needs a place in special schools and secondary schools during her meeting with Minister Rabbitte. She said an analysis needs to be undertaken why there are so many deficits in public services and why they are not getting better. “Some parents feel they are letting down their children but the system is letting them down,” she said. The former independent councillor pointed out children with additional needs are facing a wait of up to two years for therapy. In spite of the …
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