Maureen O'Sullivan
Question:206. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if he will address the reasons mental health promotion is not mentioned in the White Paper under health and wellbeing services; if he will ensure that primary care mental health services such as counselling services, as referred by GPs, will be included; if he will ensure that medical card holders will not lose their existing access to counselling through primary care services; if he will clarify whether mental health promotion, which focuses on protective factors and prevention reducing hospital costs in the long run will be included in publicly-funded health and well-being services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17178/14]
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