Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not as familiar as I should be with behaviour analysis. I have two young children and we are all anxious that they get the best supports. I thank all of our guests for coming here. The society supports learners with disabilities to access education and it wants to achieve autonomy.

Ms O'Keeffe said that "behavioural analytic strategies and principles are utilised across a wide and varied range of settings, including mainstream education, early childhood care, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy...". It is quite a mix and the fact that behavioural analysis is not regulated is a huge concern.

The society is funded by the Department of Education and the NCSE. If the area was regulated would the society be open to working with the HSE? Does the current way of work suit Ms O'Keeffe or would it be better another way?