TDs to debate problems facing parents of autistic children

The difficulties faced by parents of children with autism are due to be raised by Fine Gael during private members' time in the Dáil tonight.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2008 - 07:35

The difficulties faced by parents of children with autism are due to be raised by Fine Gael during private members' time in the Dáil tonight.

The move follows a recent High Court action which left a Co Wicklow couple facing a €5m legal bill after failing to force the State to fund special ABA therapy for their autistic son.

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Courts Heathrow Person: Co Wicklow Organisation: TDs Organisation: Fine Gael Organisation: Dáil Organisation: State Organisation: ABA

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