Census of Population.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2010

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Ceisteanna (7)

Seán Barrett

Ceist:

115 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Taoiseach the organisations and individuals from whom representations were received regarding the inclusion of a question on autism in the 2011 census; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12942/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Pat Carey)

The Irish Society for Autism and one individual (name withheld) made submissions seeking to have Autistic Spectrum Disorder separately distinguished in the disability question.