Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion.

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Fine Gael)
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I have another question. We have discussed the Disability Act 2005. I feel very strongly that we need to review and change it. It contains a provision that gives a right for an assessment but there is no right for a service. As we all know, even when people do get an assessment of needs, the back-up service is not there. What are the witnesses views or thoughts on that?