Ms Norma Purtill:

To speak from the point of view of Limerick City and County Council, in our housing support service unit we have set up a dedicated welfare team. As a result, we have welfare officers who meet people, such as those with autism, who have particular medical needs . Those officers will bring recommendations back to the allocations unit. We feel we are capturing the needs of individuals in that way. However, it is down to supply versus demand, particularly for single units. Many autistic adults are looking for one-bedroom units. The supply is not there. Nonetheless, from an assessment point of view, we feel our welfare team is working with individuals, such as people with autism, who have medical needs.