Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This issue is not unique to the Deputy’s area; it is right across the country. I was in Cork on Tuesday night with Deputy O’Sullivan. On the psychologist post, I introduced the post of assistant psychologist. This is the first time that we have had a commitment from the HSE on that grade. The news in that regard was announced here three weeks ago. That is the start of the process in addressing the waiting list of people waiting to see psychologists.

On the issue of children progressing from their late teens into adulthood, transition planning is being put in place at present. I am working with the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, to ensure that there will be a proper care pathway in order that those families will be correctly directed all the way through the process. Work in this regard is ongoing.

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