Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion

Photo of Pádraig O'SullivanPádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Mr. Harris talked about the "radical" word. I do not want to overemphasise it but he said that "A radical plan is needed and excessive waiting lists must end to ensure appropriate, regulated supports are in place." Many of us here are very quick to identify the problems. We know the problems because people come to us every week in our clinics. What does Mr. Harris envisage specifically in that radical plan to tackle those excessive waiting lists to ensure people get appropriate access to the interventions they require?