Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My next question is for the representatives from the Psychological Society of Ireland. We have seen recently that CAMHS in South Kerry seemed to rely on an ungoverned medical model because of the lack of resources - not just psychological services but also, as we have mentioned, multidisciplinary teams. That does not just apply in South Kerry CAMHS but seems to be endemic across the system. I agree that the move to social and psychosocial interventions is key.

What barriers might stop this happening? I met the witnesses and members of this society before about the lack of training resources for trainee psychologists and particularly educational and counselling psychologists. If they elaborate on that, it would be perfect.