Vol. 396 No. 6
38 Mr. T. O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education, in light of recent events, with particular reference to the case of the detained 15 year old girl, the steps, if any, she is taking to improve and extend the psychological services within the school system in 1990; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Assessment of children with disabilities such as those referred to by Deputy are the responsibility of the Minister for Health. Medical and psychological support for children in special schools and classes are provided by clinical teams funded by the Health authorities.
Since 1965 a psychological service has been provided by my Department for second level schools generally. In 1990 I am extending this service to primary schools through pilot projects in two areas, Tallaght/Clondalkin in Dublin and schools in south Tipperary.
My Department, of course, funded psychological and other assessment services in the centres for young offenders which are administered through the Department of Education.
