Pauline Tully (Sinn Fein)

When I spoke to the NCSE, it was almost like it was not aware this review had happened in March. Either there was a breakdown in communication or a mistake was made. I am seeking clarification because the principal and deputy principal are extremely worried about this.

The other thing I want to bring up is NEPS psychologists and the lack thereof. There are many schools without access to a NEPS psychologist that are forced then to use the SCPA. Even the SCPA does not have a sufficient number of psychologists, however. Schools are trying to get assessments. It can be quite difficult for schools to pick between one, two or three students for assessment, depending on the school population. When schools choose students and refer them for assessment, they find it difficult to get a NEPS psychologist with time on their hands to carry out this assessment. Are there plans to increase the number of NEPS psychologists to ensure every school has access to one?