Autism Action and Oversight Bill 2024

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Creates a new advisory group to oversee Ireland’s Autism Innovation Strategy and any autism action plans that follow. It would keep track of how the strategy is being carried out, advise public bodies on what they need to do, and report back to the Minister on progress and priority actions. The group would include at least 10 members, with most being neurodivergent, and would meet regularly, publish reports, and be accountable to the Oireachtas. It also requires the Government to produce a new autism action plan every two years, with consultation from autistic people, families and advocates, so the strategy is turned into practical, monitored action.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body, to be known as the Gasra um Plean Gníomhaíochta i leith an Uathachais agus um Chomhairle, to monitor and advise on the implementation of the Autism Innovation Strategy and any autism action plan published under this Act; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 30 January 2025