Psychological Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 April 2012

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Questions (119)

Arthur Spring

Question:

119 Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Social Protection the funding that can currently be provided by the State to assist parents with the costs of applied behavioural analysis treatment for children with autism; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21050/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

Treatments such as those referred to by the Deputy are not provided by the Department. Enquiries in this regard should be made with the HSE.