Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education

Ms Lisa Molloy:

From the perspective of the IACP, I support what Ms Logue said about pathways. A ready-made workforce is available. It is about how it is harnessed. It is important to acknowledge that we have qualified professional counsellors and psychotherapists in the country. We also have a throughput of students all the time so there is a workforce there. What is important is how they can be brought in to provide those supports. The important point is that there is a ready-made workforce.