Will the Taoiseach make a statement on the very important autism Bill?

Which Bill is this?

This legislation was listed in the programme for Government and was discussed in this House.

What legislation is the Deputy talking about?

It is on autism.

Is it a health Bill?

This is part of the programme under the Department of Education and Skills and other services. I am not sure what legislation the Deputy is talking about. Autism is personal and spans a broad spectrum. It falls within the remit of the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Health and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

Is there not a Bill coming forward to deal with it or aspects of it?

I am not sure what legislation the Deputy is talking about. There are services currently available for people who are diagnosed with autism, and rightly so.

Perhaps the Deputy will check it out and revert to me.