Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017
171. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health the services available and the way in which they are accessed for a person (details supplied) presenting as a suicide risk who cannot be seen by child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, due to budget constraints and cannot access adult services; the way in which their risk will be managed in the absence of such services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52559/17]
View answerEnquiries have been made with the HSE who have indicated that they are in contact with this person and their family and I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/supports-services/urgent-help.htm for people who may have concerns regarding persons with suicidal tendencies. The HSE advises that where someone has such concerns, they should contact as quickly as they can their G.P., their local Emergency Department, HSE Mental Health Services or the Samaritans.
