Written answers

Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Medical Services

Photo of Mark WardMark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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20. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional full-time clinical psychologist for the Defence Forces. [6788/20]

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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There are currently two full-time clinical psychologists employed by the Defence Forces. This number was increased following the review of mental health services for the Defence Forces in 2017, which recommended the appointment of a civilian psychologist in addition to the existing Defence Forces psychologist. There are no plans currently in place to recruit additional clinical psychologists.

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