Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats)
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414. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for the number of National Educational Psychological Service assessments being made available for schools in Dublin South Central; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14127/25]

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 regions and Dublin South Central is part of Region 3. There are currently 235 whole time equivalent psychologists providing a service across the country. 43 psychologists are currently employed in Region 3.

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.