Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The difference between the needs model and the diagnosis model is not necessarily a matter of moving away from diagnosis. It is unfortunate that in the absence of a diagnosis, even if the needs are identified, the liaison officer cannot actually provide a service statement so that some of those needs can be addressed. If there are needs but no diagnosis, the service statement should still accompany that child to address what needs the child may have in the education sector and so on.