Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018
526. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children in State care on waiting lists for CAMHS by county in tabular form; the number waiting up to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, 12 to 18 and more than 18 months, respectively; the mental health supports available to children in the care of the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46955/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to Parliamentary Question 45727/18, of 7th November 2018 where I outlined the mental health supports available for children in care. Tusla does not collate information at area or national level regarding referrals made on behalf of children in care to any specialist health service. This information is known to the child's social worker, carer, GP and, where appropriate, family members. The information should be kept on file and on the child's individual care plan.
I also advised the Deputy that CAMHS is a function of the Health Services Executive, which comes under the remit of the Department of Health.
As data on the waiting times for CAMHS is not reported to my Department, I would suggest that questions on waiting lists are better directed to my cabinet colleague, the Minister for Health.
