Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 July 2016

Thursday, 7 July 2016

Questions (250)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

250. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive will engage the services of private counsellors to eliminate waiting times for persons experiencing mental health difficulties; if he will provide a dedicated fund for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20253/16]

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. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 15 working days, he should contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.