HSE taking more than seven months to fill vacant therapy positions 

'Talking therapies are proven to reduce the likelihood of more expensive mental health interventions like hospitalisation or medication.'

It is taking the HSE more than seven months on average to fill vacant therapy positions across the health service.

Information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act shows the average length of time between advertising for vacant therapy positions, regardless of grade, and the appointed employee beginning their role is more than 30 weeks.