Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015
455. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health the action being taken to ensure that reports that a child has spent three weeks in an adult psychiatric unit will not be replicated; if he will confirm that all vacancies in child and adolescent psychiatric units are recorded, and that no child is required to stay in units that are designed only for adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2198/15]
View answer456. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to ensure that reports that a child has spent three weeks in an adult psychiatric unit will not be replicated; if he will reassure Dáil Éireann that all vacancies in child and adolescent psychiatric units are recorded, and that no child is required to stay in units that are designed only for adults; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7695/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together.
As this is a service matter, these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a response within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
