Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 11 Mar 2003

Vol. 563 No. 1

Written Answers - Autism Services.

Pat Rabbitte

Question:

401 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Health and Children the total number of people resident in psychiatric hospitals who have been diagnosed as suffering from a form of autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6988/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O'Malley)

My Department is currently compiling the information requested and will forward it on to the Deputy when it becomes available.

Questions Nos. 402 and 403 answered with Question No. 400.