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Autism charity staff raised concerns 'very few' services provided by UK branch after €1.5m transfer

HSE chief executive Anne O’Connor said all funding provided to the charity was only to be used for providing disability services within Ireland. Picture: Shane O'Neill

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 - 01:00

Tadgh McNally

Senior staff at an Irish autism charity raised concerns “very few” services were being provided by its UK and Northern Irish counterparts, after €1.5m of HSE funds were allegedly moved out of the State.

Correspondence seen by the Irish Examiner, provided to PAC, reveals the concern of a senior staff member of Autism Initiatives Ireland (AII) over funds being allegedly moved out of the State for support services.

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