424. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Health when an assessment of needs will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Cork who is on the autism spectrum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41706/15]

As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.