'I've had to raise €25,000': How children on waiting lists are pushing desperate families into debt

Families are setting up GoFund Me pages and going into debt to pay for private therapies as waiting lists for children can be up to three years.

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 09:26

From The Monk's exit to government formation talks: Highlights from day two of the election count

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch caused a huge media frenzy at the RDS but elsewhere talk moved to government formation talks. Video: Enda O'Dowd

Dublin central candidate Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch conceded to Labour's Marie Sherlock who took the final seat in the constituency. Video: Enda O'Dowd

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch arrived at the RDS count centre where he was running as a candidate in Dublin Central. Video: Enda O'Dowd

Minister for Public Expenditure, Paschal Donohoe, has said "there's a chance" government could be formed before Christmas. Video: Enda O'Dowd

Newly elected Fine Gael TD James Geoghegan has said that the results show a "clear mandate for the government". Video: Enda O'Dowd