Special Educational Needs.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Ceisteanna (224)

Pat Carey

Ceist:

310 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children of primary school age and those up to four years in the Eastern Regional Health Authority area who are registered as having an autism condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7605/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in the Department. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.