Taoiseach will not confirm if information is still gathered on autistic children

Taoiseach Micheal Martin (Julien Behal Photography/PA)

The Taoiseach has refused to confirm whether the Department of Health is still gathering information on children with autism who are involved in legal actions against the State.

Micheál Martin was pressed on whether the policy which saw the department create dossiers on special needs children and their families is continuing.