(Limerick East) asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the inadequacy of services provided for autistic children; if she plans to implement the recommendations of the report published in 1984 The Psychiatric Services — Planning for The Future; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Autistic Children.
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The implementation of the recommendations of the report of the Study Group on the Development of the Psychiatric Services entitled Planning for The Future, is primarily a matter for the Department of Health. My Department maintains close contact with the Department of Health on the development of these services.