Decision promised on autistic services

Updated: Tuesday, 11 March 2008

The Health Service Executive has moved to try to defuse a row over therapeutic services for children with autism.

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Nine News: Emma O Kelly, Education & Science Correspondent, reports that 17 Dublin schools will soon know about therapeutic services for autistic children
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Six One News: Emma O Kelly, Education & Science Correspondent, reports that the HSE is trying try to diffuse a row over therapeutic services for children with autism
Six One News: Emma O Kelly, Education & Science Correspondent, reports that the HSE is trying try to diffuse a row over therapeutic services for children with autism

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The Health Service Executive has moved to try to defuse a row over therapeutic services for children with autism.

Earlier today the HSE confirmed that 17 schools in the Greater Dublin Area are waiting for therapeutic services for pupils with autism.

In a statement issued this evening, the HSE said it will decide within the next two weeks if the schools will get the services they say they need.

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