Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I question the value of using access to NEPS psychologists as an output measure. Access to a psychologist in no way reflects the extent or quality of access. I am surprised to see some schools do not have access to NEPS, let alone having to go on a waiting list. The Minister might clarify what exactly having no access means. Have those affected nobody to contact? I presume that is what it means.

Does the Minister have any data on the number of students who would not have received NEPS reports in the past year, although they were requested for them?

On item No. 144, concerning the further development of proposals for a capital assets test, "NA" is stated. Is it now off the agenda altogether? Is it a matter that neither the Department nor the Minister is seeking to change?