Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 814: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the extent of the research into the high incidence of autism here; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30025/06]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am not aware of any specific research into the incidence of autism in Ireland. However, my Department is funding two projects through the Health Research Board. One of these studies concerns the prevalence of bowel disorder in adults with autism. The other is a study into the possible genetic cause of autism. My Department has committed €5m in funding to this latter study which is part of an international genetics project.