Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the plans which are being put in place for young adults with autism currently in a school (details supplied) in County Wexford who are now over 18 years of age to continue with their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19976/06]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advise the Deputy that the Health Service Executive (HSE) has direct responsibility for provision for young adults over eighteen years of age with special needs. The Deputy will be aware that part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides a statute-based right to an assessment of disability-related health, personal social service and education needs.

My Department is unaware of any specific issue relating to the matter raised by the Deputy. However, my officials will make early contact with the school concerned to clarify the matter.