880. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health his plans to recruit a full-time consultant psychologist for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in County Waterford; if he is satisfied with arrangements at present, given that the post has been vacant since April, and concerns are being expressed by the PNA; his views that the service is fit for purpose; if he will give a breakdown of waiting lists and waiting times at present, along with details of the waiting lists for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22462/15]

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