Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Mr. Mark Darmody:

There is a toxic atmosphere in the country between parents and the HSE. Imagine if that was just taken out and someone just said, “Just go to this psychiatrist here. There is your provider. We will sort it out later.” It should get rid of the toxic culture that is across this country right now and give parents a chance. That is basically what the Government should do.