Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014

Tuesday, 4 March 2014

Questions (479)

Simon Harris

Question:

479. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Health the number of young persons being sent to the UK for mental health treatments which are not currently provided here; if he will provide a breakdown by year from 2010 to date in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10858/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.