Dodds welcomes passage of Autism Bill in Assembly

Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the passing of the Autism Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Mar 2022, 11:04 BST
Mrs Dodds congratulated her party colleague Pam Cameron MLA on securing the passage of the Bill and said it would have a transformative impact.Mrs Dodds congratulated her party colleague Pam Cameron MLA on securing the passage of the Bill and said it would have a transformative impact.
Mrs Dodds congratulated her party colleague Pam Cameron MLA on securing the passage of the Bill and said it would have a transformative impact.

Mrs Dodds congratulated her party colleague Pam Cameron MLA on securing the passage of the Bill and said it would have a transformative impact.

“I am absolutely delighted that the Autism Bill has passed its Final Stage in the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“This is a wonderful piece of legislation that will strengthen and enhance provisions for our autistic community in Northern Ireland.

Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the passing of the Autism Bill in the Northern Ireland AssemblyUpper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the passing of the Autism Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly
Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds has welcomed the passing of the Autism Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly

“It builds upon previous legislation, to ensure that adults and children with autism, get the right services, at the right time, throughout their life.”

Mrs Dodds concluded: “I wish to commend my party colleague Pam Cameron MLA for guiding this Bill through the Northern Ireland Assembly and I was delighted to support its passage.

“I know that this new law will have a transformative impact for people right across Upper Bann.”

Related topics:Diane DoddsNorthern Ireland

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.