Pat Buckley (Cork East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do not have a question but I have an observation. I thank Ms Dada for telling her own story. That is not easy.

This committee is concerned with learning and also listening to witnesses so members can be more informed about what is happening. I understand where Ms Dada is coming from concerning family members not accepting her bona fides and that it is necessary to wait so long to even get an opportunity to get a diagnosis. We have heard from other witnesses that this is one of the biggest problems we have, especially with adult autism. I just wanted to make that point and thank Ms Dada very much for telling her story.