Mental Health Services Provision

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Ceisteanna (207)

Sandra McLellan

Ceist:

207. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Health the reason urgent representations made to the Health Service Executive on 26 November regarding the safety of a suicidal child have to date not been responded to; the way he plans to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53334/13]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I understand that the HSE has recently been in contact with the Deputy concerning this case. The HSE has indicated that its health care professionals have been involved in this case for some time, and that services will continue to be provided in the light of clinical judgement to best meet the needs of this young person.