Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)

I have acknowledged that the Deputy did not do this. While there is a view that some blame is attached to second level, third level institutions could do much more in this regard.

The national education psychological service must be strengthened. I want to bring this to its full complement. I want to introduce and honour a commitment on the chaplaincy service. While I want to improve guidance and counselling, I cannot make predictions on how fast I will be able to provide an extended service. The Department is providing 30 additional posts this year.

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