Written answers
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Department of Health
Psychological Services
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.
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