Defence Forces

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Ceisteanna (300)

Rose Conway-Walsh

Ceist:

300. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if funding will be provided for the recruitment of additional full-time civilian consultant psychiatrist for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6702/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

A civilian consultant psychiatrist has been engaged full-time in the Defence Forces since 2020. There are no plans to recruit any additional psychiatrists at this time.