Senators slam HSE JobBridge advert

Two senators have criticised the HSE’s decision to use JobBridge to hire a clinical psychologist to work within its mental health services in Waterford.

The Irish Examiner reported yesterday that the HSE advertised for an intern with both a degree and a masters in psychology who will work for 30 hours a week for a €50 top-up on their dole payment under the JobBridge scheme.

Independent senator Jillian van Turnhout and Sinn Féin’s David Cullinane both questioned the appropriateness of the HSE’s use of the scheme.