Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 28 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy and Education: Discussion

Ms Mary McGrath:

Yes, we are, to answer the question directly. We have sanction for 31 therapists, OTs and senior occupational therapists, and we currently have 12 in post. There are challenges in terms of recruiting in the education space, which is similar to what is being experienced in health.