Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy and Health: Health Service Executive

Mr. Bernard O'Regan:

To make a quick point of clarification, there is no requirement for a child and family to have an assessment of need to access children's services. An assessment of need is a legal right and it is an avenue that can be pursued, but it is not required to be able to access the services. I just wanted to clarify that point because it is important.