Autism Incidence

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2015

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Ceisteanna (224)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

224. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular form, the number and age of persons diagnosed with autism, on varying levels of the spectrum, in 2013, 2014 and to date in 2015; and his plans to address access to appropriate support and medical services, as young persons with autism move into adulthood. [5281/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.