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Over 7,000 Irish children missed key developmental checks in 2024 due to public health nurse shortages, with regional disparities worsening access.
Over 7,000 Irish children missed critical 9-11 month developmental assessments in 2024 due to a shortage of public health nurses, with HSE data showing around 70,000 children nationwide missed key early checks over the past five years.
Shortages are especially severe in Dublin and parts of Cork and Kerry, where up to one in five children missed screenings.
Nationally, just under 74% of children received timely assessments, with regional disparities evident, particularly in the South East.
The HSE acknowledges ongoing challenges in delivering consistent early childhood health services and is working to improve outreach, especially in underserved areas.
Más de 7.000 niños irlandeses no se sometieron a controles clave de desarrollo en 2024 debido a la escasez de enfermeras de salud pública, y las disparidades regionales empeoraron el acceso.