Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Questions (647)

Shane Cassells

Question:

647. Deputy Shane Cassells asked the Minister for Health if sufferers of agoraphobia can receive funding support from the HSE for private psychiatric counselling as many sufferers require more counselling hours than are provided by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22388/16]

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 you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.