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Autism Support Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Questions (913, 915)

Neale Richmond

Question:

913. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for autism assessment for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11778/21]

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Neale Richmond

Question:

915. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for autism assessment for children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11780/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 913 and 915 together.

The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.

The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each child, to guarantee the best outcomes.

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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