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HSE releases new autism protocol - what are its issues?

The new HSE protocol hopes to tackle long waiting lists for Assessments of Need (AON) for autisti...

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17.18 2 Jun 2026


HSE releases new autism protocol - what are its issues?


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The new HSE protocol hopes to tackle long waiting lists for Assessments of Need (AON) for autistic people. However, The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland has “several significant concerns” and will not endorse the new protocol in place.

Joining Shane to discuss this is Dr Patricia Byrne from the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland.


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