Seanad debates
Thursday, 7 November 2002
Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements.
Senator Feeney referred to the training of junior doctors and much good work is being done in the training of psychiatrists. I met a number of junior doctors yesterday. Staff shortages, particularly of psychologists, have been mentioned by several Senators and I will be doing all I can to address that. I am well aware there is an anomaly in the system which means we are not producing enough psychologists when they are needed now. Around 40 or 50 qualified last year but we are still not producing enough and that matter is being examined. Some Senators referred to the stressful lives we are all aware of. Perhaps those of us in leadership roles in society should speak out more about it.
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