370. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to report on an instruction by Tusla to an ASD childcare provider (details supplied) that services may not be provided to any child over five years and 11 months; her views that such an instruction removes an invaluable service to many families; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52548/26]

As the subject matter of the Deputy's question relates to an operational matter for Tusla, I have referred the matter to them for a direct reply.