Like Deputy Ó Murchú, I, too, was at the launch of the final report of the Joint Committee on Autism. We had the privilege of sitting on that committee for the best part of a year. As Deputy Ó Murchú outlined, there are 109 recommendations across the whole spectrum dealing with inadequacies in disability services right through to education and recommendations involving health and possibly improvements to our social protection. I am not necessarily asking a specific question today. However, I am asking that in the forthcoming budgetary preparations, everything will be done that is required in terms of providing funding and additional resources for people with autism.

I welcome the publication of the report this morning. I have not had a chance to see it yet although my staff have provided me with a brief summary. I intend to meet the Chairperson, Senator Carrigy, in the next couple of weeks to allow him to present the report, and then we will identify the recommendations with which we can proceed. I have no doubt that there will be additional funding for autism services in the forthcoming budget. Equally, however, I know everyone in this Chamber knows that what needs to be done is about much more than money.