I compliment the health services on the great work they have done in the area of mental health. Carlow is the location of St. Dymphna's psychiatric hospital, which has done great work with its patients. Many of them have been moved out into the community, which allows them to live a more regular lifestyle. That is a welcome step. However, there are many more new challenges in health. I recently attended a meeting in Carlow on autism. This problem has huge implications for the Departments of Health and Children and Education and Science. The issue of assessment must be examined. Parents are still being forced to have their children assessed privately for dyslexia and autism. The Minister should give this matter particular attention.