Ossian Smyth (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I will pass the Deputy's comments on to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. She in turn will continue with the Department and the HSE to advance progress on the provision of services for those living with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and their families. To this end, I am happy to report that a cross-departmental working group will be established to develop a long-term and sustainable plan that will provide access to appropriate services for those living with FASD and their families. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, wishes to reiterate her full commitment and that of her Department and the HSE to ensuring that the issue of FASD receives the attention that it deserves and that we endeavour as a Government to provide the level of services required by those living with FASD.

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