Cope Foundation Say 1400 Children With Intellectual Disabilities Are Waiting For Specialist Help
The Cork disability support provider says a €30 million a year increase in funding is needed to meet demand
The Cope Foundation says some children are waiting years and is calling for a €30 million a year increase in funding so it can meet demand for it's services.
Over 2,350 children and adults are supported by the organisation which has almost 70 locations across Cork City and County.
Speaking to RedFM News CEO of Cope Foundation, Seán Abbott says he's been working 30 years in the disability sector and has never seen waiting lists this bad:
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