Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015
350. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons who were serving a sentence for the first time who are diagnosed with a mental health problem, dependent on drugs, on remand, by prison and institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45303/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra351. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons from 18 to 20 years of age in Wheatfield place of detention being held under sentence or remand under existing legislation, the number serving a sentence for the first time who are diagnosed with a mental health problem, dependent on drugs or on remand among this age cohort, by prison; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45304/15]
Amharc ar fhreagra352. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons from 21 to 25 years who are serving a sentence for the first time who were diagnosed with a mental health problem, dependant on drug misuse, on remand or by institution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45305/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 350 to 352, inclusive, together.
I can advise the Deputy that the Irish Prison Service do not record data in the format requested in the question however, I can inform the Deputy that all persons in custody have access to primary healthcare services, including mental health and addiction services, which are equivalent to those available to citizens in the general community who are entitled to GMS services.
Any person who is diagnosed with a mental health problem and/or an addiction issue is, subject to their agreement to engage with the prison healthcare services, provided with the relevant mental health and addiction services, and the appropriate care and treatment while in custody.
