Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 April 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Marc Ó CathasaighMarc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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I kind of accept that point but wanted Dr. Matthews to unpack it a little more specifically. I could easily make all the same arguments about somebody with a physical disability. Describing a person's physical disability describes only one aspect or facet that person. On top of that, there will be a range of abilities and personality traits. I want to get to the heart of the idea that there needs to be stand-alone legislation. The arguments Dr. Matthews made for autistic people could also be made for people with other disabilities.