Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2017

Thursday, 13 July 2017

Questions (788)

James Browne

Question:

788. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the counties in which he plans to extend Jigsaw services. [34344/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE and Jigsaw recently finalised a 2017 Service Agreement which will consolidate the existing 13 Jigsaw sites across the country.

The HSE Mental Health Division is progressing a detailed evaluation of the existing Jigsaw services to provide a clearer evidence base to support the model, and to help inform further decisions regarding possible expansion of services. The process to initiate the review is expected to commence shortly.

The HSE and I are aware of various proposals to expand Jigsaw services, either arising from discussions with Jigsaw or from local groups seeking such expansion. The potential for further expansion can only be considered in the context of the HSE review, and in light of agreeing health service priorities overall for 2018, or beyond.