
A Donegal Deputy says Domiciliary Care Allowance must be extended to more families with children who have additional needs.
Deputy Charles Ward says many do not meet the criteria on paper, despite having to make up for shortfalls in state support and care.
He says behind every failed policy, there are families at breaking point across the country.
Deputy Ward also says services in Donegal, including the Children’s Disability Network Team, are not meeting the needs of the county: