Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2022-11-23
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I thank the Deputy for raising what is a very innovative approach by the Gaelscoil. The National Educational Psychological Service, NEPS, programme has been expanded and additional resources this year will increase the numbers by approximately 54 psychologists. This is my understanding. At a meeting of Fianna Fáil councillors at the weekend the issue of counselling in schools more generally was identified. Teachers have told me there is huge anxiety and well-being issues more generally after Covid in many of our schools and in society. I will speak to the Minister for Education on the specific issue. A pilot would invariably then mean a national scheme. We will have to identify and target.
The idea that schools would identify and prioritise therapeutic interventions is a good thing.

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Sitting date: 2022-11-23