Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 17 Dec 1998

Vol. 498 No. 6

Written Answers - Autism Services.

David Stanton

Question:

131 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Health and Children if pre-school interventions are being provided specifically to assist the educational and social development of autistic children; and the number of children involved in these programmes. [28229/98]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Cowen)

The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available to my Department. I have asked the health boards to compile this information and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.