Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have some questions of my own. I ask for further information on the passport scheme, which is very interesting and all of the members feel that is definitely a way forward. I know the bus scheme was a fantastic initiative and it just needs to be widened and expanded. I mentioned the awareness scheme, which I believe could be taken on nationally. It is for ICTU and other organisations to promote this. On the figures we have been given, people are not aware of it and we need to make them aware of it.

Ms Murphy is a support worker. With regard to dealing with a young adult, will she give us an example of transitioning a young autistic person into the workforce and where they are today? There is no need to give names.

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