The State's systems for identifying areas that need resources for autistic children, such as school places, are "not working" - according to the Children's Minister.
Roderic O'Gorman has admitted children and their families have been "badly let down", as they continue their campaign for a school place.
Protests have taken place over the last few months, with some parents saying they have been rejected from as many as 30 schools.
Minister Roderic O'Gorman says the systems to identify the needs for particular areas needs to be improved:
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