Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a small number of questions. Deputy O'Sullivan raised the issue of mental health supports and the recent announcement of the €5 million in supports for students in third level education. Will the Minister comment on that? Will that just sustain the current level of service there or will it increase?

He mentioned employing additional counsellors for third level institutions. What sort of numbers does he have in mind? From speaking to some of the people in third level institutions while going around the country over the past two or three years, this is a huge issue within the institutions. The generation that is going through third level education at the moment requires more and more supports within third level institutions.