Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism
Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed)
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
I will ask Mr. O'Regan to answer that question. If it was a mental health question specifically, I would answer it. I know it is of great frustration to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, that 700 whole-time equivalents are funded but it is proving very difficult to recruit. Regardless of whether it is public, private or voluntary, we are all dipping into the same pool, whether mental health, psychology or primary care. It is very challenging at present.
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