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The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘National disgrace & an international embarrassment', says campaigner as kids left waiting YEARS for psychology therapy
ONE child in Dublin has been waiting more than 13 YEARS for psychology therapy, shocking new figures show. It comes as teenage disabilities campaigner 2 Cara Darmody is calling on the Government to take action on the growing waiting list for assessments Credit: Cillian Sherlock/PA Wire Figures obtained by Social Democrats A child in In The devastating waits are equally as long for other therapies, such as occupational therapy, with one child in north Dublin waiting 502 weeks, while a young child in READ MORE IN NEWS For physiotherapy services, the longest on the waiting list is a child in north Lee, Co Cork, who has been waiting for the therapy for seven years. Deputy Quaide said he faced a battle just to get this data from the HSE, who were initially only willing to provide him info on how many children were waiting over one year without giving him access to the length of these waits. Teenager Cara Darmody – who has been campaigning for better services for her brothers who have additional needs – today held a briefing for politicians in Leinster House to highlight the shocking lack of therapies in Ireland for kids. Under the law, the State is required to provide an assessment of needs for children within six months – however, tens of thousands of children are not getting these checks to establish what therapies they need. Most read in Irish News Cara, from Ardfinnan in Co The teen said the crisis over Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald speaks in the Dail about scoliosis surgery waiting lists delays leading to inoperable condition She was initially motivated to pursue her advocacy because her two brothers, Neil, 12, and John, eight, have autism and severe intellectual disabilities. Cara said they were "both failed dramatically by the State" in relation to the assessments and services that they received. However, she stressed that her advocacy is focused on the national picture rather than solely on the experiences of her brothers. 'TAKEN ABACK' During the briefing, Cara said that she had met with a Co Tipperary-based psychologist who claimed that "HSE red tape" is preventing her from doing more assessment of needs because an instruction from her local manager has meant she is tied up in supervising all aspects of the work of her junior psychologist colleagues. Cara said she recently told HSE chief Bernard Gloster about the experience of this psychologist, adding that he was "seriously taken aback" by what he heard. She said she asked Mr Gloster to launch a brand new, heavily advertised recruitment campaign for therapists and psychologists. 2 Campaigner Cara Darmody held a briefing for politicians in Leinster House Credit: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Wales Online
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Royal Ascot jockey banned and given significant fine after winning biggest race of his life
Royal Ascot jockey banned and given significant fine after winning biggest race of his life Gary Carroll was recently hit with a ban and fine by the British Horseracing Authority's Whip Review Committee after his win on Cercene in the Coronation Stakes Gary Carroll has been handed a 14-day ban (Image: Alan Crowhurst, Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse ) Leading jockey Gary Carroll, who recently rode Cercene to a shock 33-1 victory in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, is set to miss a key upcoming race. Carroll secured his first-ever Group 1 win as Cercene triumphed in the top-level 1m contest for three year old fillies, upsetting the heavily favoured Zarigana. This remarkable win also marked a milestone for Co Tipperary-based trainer Joseph G Murphy, as it was his first Group 1 win in 50 years of holding a licence, fulfilling a lifelong ambition. Following the win, Carroll said: "This is unbelievable. I have been riding a long time now and been placed in plenty of Group One races. "This is my first one and, if I was ever to ride a Group One winner, I wanted it to be for Joe Murphy. I have been riding for him since I was a 7lb claimer and he has been very good to me. I am delighted I can repay him. "Cercene ran a blinder at the Curragh, where the slow pace didn't suit. We went a bit better gallop there today. She got to the front a furlong and a half out and she waited. Then the French horse came and headed me. "To be fair to this one, she is not big, but she is very tough and stuck her head out for me. This is hugely satisfying. Group One races are so hard to come by, and good horses are very hard to come by. To do this at Royal Ascot is magic." Article continues below Jockey Carroll was a surprise victor aboard Cercene (Image: PA ) Since Cercene's triumph, Murphy has set out an ambitious plan for the filly, eyeing up a spot in the £426,000 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh, reports the Mirror. The Breeders' Cup is also potentially on her agenda towards the year's end. Yet, unless he wins an appeal, Carroll will miss the Irish Oaks on July 19 due to a whip ban incurred. He was summoned before the BHA's Whip Review Committee following his ride in the Coronation Stakes, where the panel handed down both a suspension and a fine to Carroll. Article continues below Cercene (left) battled back to defeat favourite Zarigana (Image: Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse ) The Committee's findings read: "Gary Carroll, the rider of the winner Cercene (IRE), was found to have used his whip twice above the permitted level of six from approximately two furlongs out. "Taking into account that this was a Class 1 race, the penalty in respect of the above permitted level was doubled. Therefore, he will be suspended for 14 days from Tuesday 08 – Monday 21 July 2025, inclusive and fined £5,800."
Irish Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish jockey slapped with 14-day ban and huge fine after winning at Royal Ascot
A Royal Ascot-winning jockey will be notably absent for his upcoming date with surprise Coronation Stakes champion Cercene. Gary Carroll achieved his first Group 1 triumph when he guided 33-1 outsider Cercene to victory in the prestigious 1m race for three-year-old fillies at the Royal meet, beating the heavily backed favourite Zarigana. The win also realised a lifelong ambition for Co Tipperary-based trainer Joseph G Murphy, who had yet to claim a Group 1 trophy in 50 years of holding a licence. Carroll said on the day: "This is unbelievable. I have been riding a long time now and been placed in plenty of Group One races. This is my first one and, if I was ever to ride a Group One winner, I wanted it to be for Joe Murphy. "I have been riding for him since I was a 7lb claimer and he has been very good to me. I am delighted I can repay him. "Cercene ran a blinder at the Curragh, where the slow pace didn't suit. We went a bit better gallop there today. She got to the front a furlong and a half out and she waited. "Then the French horse came and headed me. To be fair to this one, she is not big, but she is very tough and stuck her head out for me. "This is hugely satisfying. Group One races are so hard to come by, and good horses are very hard to come by. To do this at Royal Ascot is magic." Murphy has big plans for the victorious filly Cercene, including entering her for the lucrative £426,000 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh, with an eye on the Breeders' Cup later on in the year. But Carroll could miss out on the Irish Oaks set for July 19 unless he wins his appeal against a suspension for using his whip above the accepted level, reports the Mirror. Carroll's case was escalated to the BHA's Whip Review Committee following his conduct at the Coronation Stakes, where they handed him both a suspension and a financial penalty. The report from the Committee said: "Gary Carroll, the rider of the winner Cercene (IRE), was found to have used his whip twice above the permitted level of six from approximately two furlongs out. "Taking into account that this was a Class 1 race, the penalty in respect of the above permitted level was doubled. Therefore, he will be suspended for 14 days from Tuesday 08 – Monday 21 July 2025, inclusive and fined £5,800."
