Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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295. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding issues with autism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23041/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My officials have been engaged over a prolonged period in dealing with extensive communication from the correspondent to whom the Deputy refers. This correspondence has outlined in detail my Department's policy on the education of children with autism.

My officials are currently in the process of preparing a comprehensive statement of existing policy on autism within the boundaries of one document. The new policy statement will not be exclusive. Policies are subject of necessity to change from time to time. Also, the new statement will neither alter nor add to existing policy. It will reflect the current policy in a coherent and articulate manner for the benefit of schools and parents. This process is ongoing and the correspondent in question will be advised accordingly. Furthermore, no misleading information has been provided to the Public Accounts Committee.