Mark Ward
Ceist:20. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional full-time clinical psychologist for the Defence Forces. [6788/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
20. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the recruitment of an additional full-time clinical psychologist for the Defence Forces. [6788/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are currently two full-time clinical psychologists employed by the Defence Forces. This number was increased following the review of mental health services for the Defence Forces in 2017, which recommended the appointment of a civilian psychologist in addition to the existing Defence Forces psychologist. There are no plans currently in place to recruit additional clinical psychologists.