Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 October 2008
142 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 566 of 30 September 2008, if there have been recent transfers of staff from County Dublin VEC psychological services to the National Educational Psychological Service; if the resulting vacant positions within County Dublin VEC have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35255/08]
View answerCounty Dublin VEC has operated a Psychological Support Service since 1992. I understand that a number of psychologists have left positions with this Psychological Support Service to take up posts with the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS). My Department has been informed by the VEC that there are currently three vacancies within County Dublin VEC's Psychological Support Service which have recently arisen as a result of individuals taking up employment with NEPS. Recruitment of staff to fill these vacancies is entirely a matter for the VEC. My Department understands that recruitment for these positions is due to commence shortly.
143 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of people currently on waiting lists for psychological services within the County Dublin VEC; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35256/08]
View answerCounty Dublin Vocational Education Committee has responsibility for operational matters relating to the psychological services to which the Deputy refers. In view of this, I have forwarded your query to the Chief Executive Officer of Co Dublin VEC for direct reply to you.
