Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The limited availability of speech and language courses that are specifically focused on the disability and mental health sectors makes it difficult for prospective students to find a course to meet their interests and career goals. As a result of this limited availability and the many students applying for a small number of places, competition is fierce. This makes it difficult for students to secure places on their preferred courses. Clinical placements are also a crucial part of speech and language courses, providing students with practical experience and exposure to real-world situations. What is the Department doing to remove barriers for students and to address vacancies in the disability and mental health sectors?

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