Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
Autism Policy and Employment: Discussion
Micheál Carrigy (Fine Gael)
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I have some questions of my own. I ask for further information on the passport scheme, which is very interesting and all of the members feel that is definitely a way forward. I know the bus scheme was a fantastic initiative and it just needs to be widened and expanded. I mentioned the awareness scheme, which I believe could be taken on nationally. It is for ICTU and other organisations to promote this. On the figures we have been given, people are not aware of it and we need to make them aware of it.
Ms Murphy is a support worker. With regard to dealing with a young adult, will she give us an example of transitioning a young autistic person into the workforce and where they are today? There is no need to give names.