Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 16 May 2000

Vol. 519 No. 2

Written Answers. - Special Educational Needs.

Brian O'Shea

Question:

341 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Education and Science if further to Parliamentary Question No. 597 of 10 May 2000, there are parents of children who have Asperger's Syndrome among the members of the task force on Autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13632/00]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods)

Consideration is currently being given to the membership of the task force to which the Deputy refers, and I hope to be in a position to announce the membership shortly.