Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 July 2019

Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Ceisteanna (239)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

239. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the concerns raised that persons are being admitted through the emergency department of Letterkenny University Hospital for psychiatric care; if consideration will be given to change the practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28397/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

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