Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (661)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

661. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the reason 29% of children on waiting lists in the south-west CHO area for CAMHS services have been waiting longer than one year; the measures he is taking to address same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54502/18]

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 Minister as soon as possible.