385. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the estimated time for when a child (details supplied) will be in receipt of the speech therapy they urgently need following a recent diagnosis of level 2 autism; if early interventions are necessary to enable an autistic child to reach their fullest potential; if he will take steps to ensure this child receives the early interventions to help them do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28296/24]

As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.