Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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55. To ask the Minister for Health when the national psychology placement office will be established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17032/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The requirements for the appointment and promotion of psychologists in the Psychological Services of the HSE have been the subject of a review. A Report of the Psychology Review Implementation Group recommended the establishment of a National Psychology Placement Office which should;

- identify appropriate health care placements

- assist with placement allocation

- maintain a single education and placement record for all trainees

- assist Garda Vetting procedures and

- examine any potential implication stemming from cited EU Directives

The HSE leadership team have accepted the recommendation and a process for implementation, including the establishment of a project team, is underway.

The HSE has advised that they are continuing to work towards the establishment of the National Psychology placement office as a matter of priority.