Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 September 2025
322. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will outline the professional qualifications and disciplines required under HSE contracts for individuals conducting autism assessments; and if these requirements include the involvement of psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. [49388/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra323. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if all contracted companies are using professionals who meet the qualification standards set out in HSE contracts for autism assessments; and if she will provide details of the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure compliance with these standards. [49390/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra324. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if any concerns or complaints have been raised regarding the qualifications or practices of professionals employed by any private provider contracted to conduct autism assessments; and if so, the nature of these concerns and the actions taken by the HSE. [49391/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra325. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will publish the compliance and monitoring framework used by the HSE to ensure that contracted providers adhere to clinical standards and multidisciplinary assessment protocols in autism diagnostics. [49392/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 322, 323, 324 and 325 together.
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.
