Robert Troy
Ceist:650. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) in light of the proposed closure of the Console charity. [22423/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 July 2016
650. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) in light of the proposed closure of the Console charity. [22423/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 14 July 2016, the HSE confirmed that, as part of a contingency plan drawn up by the Department of Health, the HSE, Pieta House and David Hall, who had been acting as interim CEO of Console, Pieta House will commence providing the services previously provided by Console with immediate effect. These services comprise the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Suicide Bereavement Counselling Service.