Psychological Service.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Questions (454)

Catherine Byrne

Question:

566 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the job and budget cuts that have taken place in the provision of the psychological services of both City of Dublin VEC and County Dublin VEC in the period between 2007 to 2008; the way these cuts will affect the waiting times for services in schools in their respective catchment areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31925/08]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Deputy Batt O’Keeffe)

My Department has not implemented any job or budget cuts in relation to the psychological services provided by the two Vocational Education Committees referred to by the Deputy. Both City of Dublin and County Dublin VEC have confirmed to my officials that there has been no diminution of the psychological services provided by them.