Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism

Autism Policy (Resumed): Discussion.

Photo of Frances BlackFrances Black (Independent)
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It is shocking to think there is no public pathway to diagnosis. It is very shocking, to be honest. I am sorry to say I was not aware of it. I would have presumed there was a public pathway for people to get diagnosed. I want to come back to Nem very briefly on the recommendations. I stepped out for a while and perhaps Nem touched on the recommendations on how we can address the inequalities of access to autism diagnosis for ethnic minority groups and women. If they do not mind I ask them to say something on this. I have many other questions that I hope I get a chance to ask.