Joint Committee on Autism to discuss Autism Policy and Education with Minister Josepha Madigan and teaching unions

The meeting at 11am in Committee Room 4 of Leinster House will be split into two sessions.

11am-12.30pm – Josepha Madigan TD, Minister of State at the Department of Education with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion.

12.30pm-2pm – Representatives from Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI), Irish National Teachers Organisation) (INTO), and Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI).

Committee Cathaoirleach Senator Micheál Carrigy said: “The Committee welcomes this opportunity to meet with Minister Madigan and the teaching unions as we continue our work following last week’s opening meeting. Members look forward to wide-ranging discussions on autism policy and education and related matters.”

The Joint Committee on Autism has 13 Members, eight from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 4 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.