1 Jun 2023
The Joint Committee on Autism was established to consider matters relating to the services and supports provided by the State for autistic people and will report to to both Houses of the Oireachtas within nine months of the first public meeting.
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Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism
The Committee's final report and accompanying survey data indicate an urgent need for cross-departmental collaboration in order to achieve joined-up services for autistic people.
In advocating direct access to service provision, the Committee indicates the need for broader change in the societal approach to autism and disability.
Report on the summer programme for 2023
The Committee has published a report on the summer programme for autistic children, arguing there is an urgent need for action to ensure the programme meets demand in 2023.
Among its recommendations is that priority access to a school-based summer programme be given to children most at risk of regression during summer recess.
Recent press releases
14 Jun 2023, 11:00
Joint Committee on Autism publishes Final Report, makes 109 recommendations for greater collaboration across Government to provide joined up service provision for autistic people
29 May 2023, 16:00
Joint Committee on Autism to resume discussions on Autism Policy with Family Carers Ireland and Scottish Government Mental Health Directorate
22 May 2023, 17:30
Joint Committee on Autism to resume discussions on Autism Policy with Minister Foley and Minister of State Butler
Recent videos
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Committee on Autism
Topic: Report Launch Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism
Recent documents
Tue, 30 May 2023
Opening statement, Catherine Cox, Head of Communications and Policy, Family Carers Ireland
Tue, 30 May 2023
Opening statement, Jacqueline Campbell, Unit Head, Autism, Learning Disabilities and Neurodiversity Team, Mental Health Directorate, Scottish Government dealing with Autism policy
Tue, 23 May 2023
Opening statement, Mary Butler T.D., Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Department of Health
Recent reports
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism
Final Report of the Joint Committee on Autism
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
Report on the Survey of Special Schools about the Summer Programme 2023
Joint Committee on Autism Report on the Survey of Special Schools about the Summer Programme 2023
Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Report on the Summer Programme 2023
Joint Committee on Autism Report on the Summer Programme 2023, November 2022
Committee contact details
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