Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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1022. To ask the Minister for Health the official figures for autism in an area (details supplied); and the breakdown by age of the figures. [14837/20]

Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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1023. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children with autism living in Dublin 2, 4, 6, 6W and 8. [14838/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1022 and 1023 together.

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives.

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.