119. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the targets that have been established for the new Autism Assessment and Intervention Pathway Protocol in relation to the number of assessments to be completed, waiting times and anticipated reduction in demand for statutory Assessments of Need. [65880/26]

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.