State paid 1.3m more than projected to have children privately assessed due to HSE backlog
The Government's initiative in May aims to address the backlog of overdue assessments of need by funding private evaluations for families facing the longest delays.
Total funding for victims of crime scheme may be 'exhausted' by end of March, officials warn Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan
Despite an increase in funding for the crime compensation scheme, claims are projected to exceed the budget significantly, raising concerns about future allocations.