Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 May 2004

Autism Services: Statements (Resumed).

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Ann OrmondeAnn Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I am glad to see we are doing our best. I am asking the Minister of State to ensure, when this new Bill is enacted, that all these structures are put in place and to try to provide a service. Anyone looking at the programme on television the other night would have such sympathy for parents who are trying to handle these cases and are not able to get the backup they need from the Department. There is a gap between the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Health and Children in terms of the implementation of services. I hope the Minister of State will correct that in time. Much has been done, but, as the saying goes, more needs to be done.

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