Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Questions (1480, 1481)

Matt Carthy

Question:

1480. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the mental health services in place at each relevant care centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56416/23]

Matt Carthy

Question:

1481. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the average waiting times for first appointment at each mental health centre in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56417/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1480 and 1481 together.

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

As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.