645. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will address the lack of access to essential services for children diagnosed with autism, specifically in the case of a child (details supplied) diagnosed in May 2024 who was recommended psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy in his assessment of need but has been unable to access these services due to long waiting times, lack of service provision, and staffing shortages; if urgent measures will be taken to provide timely intervention for this child and others in similar circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5812/25]

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645. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if she will address the lack of access to essential services for children diagnosed with autism, specifically in the case of a child (details supplied) diagnosed in May 2024 who was recommended psychology, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy in his assessment of need but has been unable to access these services due to long waiting times, lack of service provision, and staffing shortages; if urgent measures will be taken to provide timely intervention for this child and others in similar circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5812/25]

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