76 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Cork, who has been referred to the regional autistic spectrum disorder service for assessment and has been given a priority status on the waiting list due to a sibling of the student already having a diagnosis of autism, has been informed that though on a priority waiting list they will be waiting for over two years for an assessment; her views on whether this is an acceptable level of service; the steps she proposes to take to expedite an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17015/08]

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76 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Cork, who has been referred to the regional autistic spectrum disorder service for assessment and has been given a priority status on the waiting list due to a sibling of the student already having a diagnosis of autism, has been informed that though on a priority waiting list they will be waiting for over two years for an assessment; her views on whether this is an acceptable level of service; the steps she proposes to take to expedite an appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17015/08]

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