Motion Amendment

Motion TitleDelivering Fit-for-Purpose Autism Services - Amendment 1

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘young people;’ and insert: ‘notes with concern that, unlike in England where statutory Education, Health and Care Plans can provide legal protection and support pathways for young people with special educational needs up to the age of 25, equivalent legislative safeguards do not exist in Northern Ireland beyond the age of 19; recognises the anxiety and uncertainty this creates for many families navigating the transition into adulthood; further recognises the pressures placed on parents, siblings and carers, including the need for adequate respite and transitional support; calls on the Minister of Health, working alongside the Minister of Education and the Minister for the Economy, to bring forward proposals to strengthen post-19 support pathways for autistic young people and those with special educational needs; and further calls on the Minister to outline how he will ensure delivery of the measures in the Autism Strategy 2023–2028 and the Autism Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 during the remainder of the Assembly mandate.’

Amendment Number1

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office07/05/2026

Date of Plenary Debate12/05/2026