The Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group and concerned parents have communicated to me that the promised additional autism spectrum disorder, ASD, class spaces at post-primary level have yet to be delivered. I understand that currently there are only three ASD classes in operation and I acknowledge these classes take time to deliver. That said, the Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group and concerned parents would be very grateful if the Department could work with these post-primary schools to assess the shortage of these services.

I thank the Deputy for raising the question. I do not have an update to hand, but I will speak to the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, later today and I will ask her to come back to the Deputy directly.