Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Select Committee on Disability Matters
Estimates for Public Services 2025
Vote 40 - Disability (Supplementary)
2:00 am
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
I hear what the Deputy is saying about the impact the AON can have, but I think we all agree that it is not working as it stands. We have to do something, so we are providing opportunities for those who need the assessment. However, we are moving forward in a different timeframe in 2026 where we are talking about the new legislation and where the focus will be on ensuring people continue to access AON if they wish within the timeframe. Equally, we are looking at other measures, like the HSE introducing the autism protocol, the Department of education removing the requirement of AON for special classes and special schools and the single point of access. All of those measures to reduce-----
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