Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - PQ 72264-25
Deputy O'Sullivan asked about outsourcing autism diagnostic assessments in the HSE South West. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs and HSE South West
Published: December 2025
Updated: January 2026
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Question from Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - PQ 72264-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the cost of outsourcing autism diagnostic assessments in the HSE South West; the number of assessments delivered through private providers in each of the past three years; whether direct provision through a primary care team will reduce these costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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