245 Deputy P. J. Sheehan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of children on waiting lists for psychological services; her plans to expand the number of councillors that would be available for children referred by a general practitioner with a need for psychological services and emotionally-related issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20137/10]

I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.