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Cross-border delegation meet to discuss Autism Act
May 15, 2013
In this post Deputy Michael McCarthy writes about his Autism Bill
A recent survey by Irish Autism Action found that for every person diagnosed with autism in Ireland, five people are affected.
That means that around 300,000 people in Ireland are affected everyday directly or indirectly by the condition.
The Autism Bill, which I pioneered in March, is an historic opportunity for the Government to effect positive change in the lives of these people.
However, for it to be effective, we must learn from other jurisdictions where autism-specific legislation is already in place.
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Heads of Bill, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, 2013
May 1, 2013
The Heads of Bill for the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, 2013 have been agreed at Cabinet. This is a significant decision, one that has taken over 20 years, and fulfils the commitment given by this Government to implement the recommendations of the Expert Group on the Judgement in A, B & C v Ireland, and legislate for the X Case.
Recommendations of the Expert Group report are reflected closely in the Heads of Bill published.
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