Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

When the Taoiseach and I discussed this matter previously, he spoke about the engagement he would have with the Joint Committee on Autism’s report. We all know the issues that exist for parents and children who cannot get assessments and necessary therapies. The report makes 109 recommendations on creating a framework for autistic people to live in society, including the necessary cradle-to-the-grave supports. We are far from being at that point, though.

It is a question of trying to introduce the idea that, when services are needed, there is no wrong door. A number of officials from Scotland engaged with the committee. Scotland has a variation on CAMHS, with everything seemingly piped through it. It acted as a single place for parents, children and adults to go to. There is no wrong door. How do we bring that idea about? Will the Taoiseach update the House on what engagements he has had on this matter?

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