Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2005

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages.

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Geraldine FeeneyGeraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I agree with Senator Henry's comments. On examination of the areas of psychology at third level and first or second class honours degrees, people must do postgraduate studies in order to secure employment. No one will look at them when they come out of universities with primary degrees. We all spoke at length on Second Stage about the types of psychologists. Someone after six weeks of training can call himself or herself a psychologist. While what the Minister of State is saying is clear to me, we should perhaps send out a clearer message.

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