Two-year wait for child psychologists

CHILDREN in need of psychological help are being told by the HSE that they can’t get a psychologist appointment for at least two years.

Parents are being told that psychology services in south Tipperary are in crisis due to “limited resources”.

These resources are being directed towards children under the age of five due to the HSE’s statutory responsibilities under the Disability Act, whereby all special needs children with suspected psychological needs must be assessed by the age of five.