{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/1b7989bb-75d3-43d4-88ab-da99ebc38133/682d005d6511fe0dd5228e3b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tuesday 20 May -  Confronting Ireland’s Disability Assessment Backlog","description":"<p>This episode shines a spotlight on Ireland’s deepening disability crisis.</p><p>With over 15,000 children still waiting for an assessment of needs, and the number expected to rise to 25,000, 14-year-old disability campaigner <strong>Cara Darmody</strong> stages a powerful 50-hour protest outside Leinster House, demanding action.</p><p>Joining the discussion are <strong>Lorraine Dempsey</strong>, Family Carer and Former CEO of Inclusion Ireland, <strong>Keira Keogh TD</strong>, Fine Gael member of the Committee on Disability Matters, and <strong>Paul Lawless TD</strong>, Aontú, who debate the deepening crisis, broken promises, legislative delays, and whether the latest response is too little, too late.</p>","author_name":"Virgin Media Originals"}