Micheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

Apologies for having to leave earlier; Midlands 103 called me for an interview on something. I am the father of a young autistic son so I have been in and out through the system, etc., but we are lucky. There are families in worse positions. With regard to the summer programme, which I know is under the Department of education, the local CDNT in my area will not provide any service or supports in July because the Department of education will be providing the summer programme. However, as the special school in our town is not providing a summer programme, the kids with the highest needs will not get that support from anybody. I ask for that to be looked at.