Talent · on the rundown Sunday, June 14, 2026
Over 8,000 children wait for first contact from CDNT; 457 public health posts unfilled
Covered by 3 outlets over 1 hour. All of them ran the same syndicated report. First reported by con-telegraph.ie at 09:15 UTC on June 14, 2026.
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What happened?
- An October 2025 report revealed an 18% vacancy rate across CDNTs, with 457 funded posts unfilled.
- The HSE Dublin Midlands RHA had the highest waiting list (2,252 children), followed by Dublin South East (2,078) and Dublin North East (1,908).
- Enable Ireland, the largest Section 39 provider, had 85% of its 502.3 funded whole-time equivalent posts filled; Brothers of Charity reported 89% of 208.9 WTE filled.
- 93 CDNTs operate nationally, with the HSE leading 43, Enable Ireland 20, and Brothers of Charity six.
More than 8,000 children are waiting for first contact from Children’s Disability Network Teams, as job vacancies remain high.
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Who reported it, and when?
| Time | Report | Run by |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14 09:15 | Over 8, 000 children wait for first contact from CDNT as job vacancies remain high |
Who was named?
- Health Service Executive (HSE) 5 events
- Brothers of Charity
- Enable Ireland
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