Mental Health Services
Dail Éireann — 2024-02-29
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Darren O'Rourke (SF), Meath East

I thank the Minister of State for the reply. It is very concerning that we have a 75% vacancy rate for one reason or another. Can I have an update on filling those posts? I appreciate that the funding is in place but I would push back and say it is not enough for the Department or the HSE to provide the funding. We need to secure and fill those posts. Are enough psychologists being trained? Is the HSE recruiting to a significant degree? What is being done to fill those posts? It is recognised that they are required; they are absolutely needed to address the demand that exists. There are 305 children waiting. They serve a geographical area but a population area as well. What is being done to fill those vacancies, including in terms of training?

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Sitting date: 2024-02-29