Mental Health Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2018

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

Ceisteanna (420)

Gerry Adams

Ceist:

420. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health if it is Health Service Executive, HSE, policy that a person with an alcohol or substance addiction and a mental health diagnosis cannot be admitted to a mental health facility; and the location of the appropriate service for such persons. [37156/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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

Questions Nos. 421 and 422 answered with Question No. 414.