Shane Moynihan (Dublin Mid West, Fianna Fail)
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772. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of National Educational Psychological Service assessments being made available for schools in Dublin mid-west; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12843/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) provides psychological support to all primary, post-primary, and special schools. The service is divided into six geographical areas and Dublin Mid West is part of Region 1. There are currently 235 whole time equivalent psychologists providing a service across the country. 33 psychologists are currently employed in Region 1.

NEPS provides access for all schools to:

• Psychological support in the event of a Critical Incident.
• A casework service for individual students where there is a need for intensive consultation and assessment via a NEPS psychologist or through the Scheme for the Commissioning of Psychological Assessments (SCPA).
• A school staff Support and Development Service, to build school capability to provide a comprehensive continuum of support in schools.
• Ongoing access to advice and support for schools.