Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (832)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

832. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of an appointment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54998/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

The Deputy may be aware that the HSE provides advice on their website: http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/supports-services/urgent-help.htl 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. The Samaritans 24 hour helpine number is 116 123 and further information regarding support services can be found at the following weblink http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/ .

Question No. 833 withdrawn.