Case No. 1551Breach of statutory duty (Disability Act 2005) · Co. Dublin
Supreme Court rules HSE must specify when services provided to children with disabilities
The Supreme Court rejected the HSE's appeal, ruling that it must specify what services will be provided to children with disabilities and when they will be provided, finding the HSE failed to comply with its obligations under the Disability Act 2005 in the case of an eight-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe case involved an eight-year-old girl assessed as having autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere was a delay of more than 18 months in assessing the girl. (irishtimes.com)
- whatFurther delays occurred in providing therapy services identified as the girl's health needs. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe only service where the HSE specified a time frame was the development of an IFSP. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe original service statement and the first review statement did not meet the required criteria. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe original statement had been superseded. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe girl was represented by Derek Shortall SC and Colin Smith SC, instructed by solicitor Wendy Lyon. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Jun2025HSE must specify when services will be provided to children with disabilities, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court judgment delivered on the HSE's appeal, establishing that service statements must specify particular services and dates, and that the IFSP model can comply with obligations if measurable actions are set out and implemented.
victim, 8, female