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Liam Quaide Written 29 Sep 2026 · to Health
894. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health the planned date for the opening by CORU of the register for psychotherapists and counsellors. [68902/26]
Pearse Doherty Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Health
454. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Health when a family will receive an offer of primary care psychology intervention (details supplied). [67737/26]
Paul Lawless Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Health
470. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place for the care and supervision of patients presenting with acute psychosis while awaiting psychiatric assessment in emergency departments; the supports available to family members accompanying such patients; and whether her Department is reviewing these arrangements with a view to improving patient safety and dignity during prolonged waits fo…
Paul Lawless Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Health
471. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the facilities available at Mayo University Hospital for patients presenting in an acute mental health crisis, including those experiencing psychosis; the number of dedicated mental health assessment rooms available; whether additional facilities are planned (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67760/26]
Paul Lawless Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Health
472. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for psychiatric assessment for persons presenting with acute psychosis or other acute mental health crises at the Emergency Department of Mayo University Hospital in each of the past three years; the longest wait recorded during this period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67759/26]
George Lawlor Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
524. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently on the waiting list for speech and language therapy in CAMHS Wexford South, CAMHS Enniscorthy and North Wexford, in tabular form; and if she will make the statement on the matter. [66347/26]
David Cullinane Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
596. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number and proportion of CAMHS consultations which are conducted in person and remotely for each year 2020-2026, by CAMHS team, in tabular form; and the extent of telemedicine across each CAMHS team. [66737/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
619. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of admissions to CHI run hospitals on the grounds of mental health for each of the year 2016 to 2025. [66811/26]
Marie Sherlock Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
620. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of patients attending each emergency department operated by Children’s Health Ireland presenting with mental health issues in each of the years 2016 to 2025. [66810/26]
Gary Gannon Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
645. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health the eligibility criteria for HSE-funded nurse-prescriber training in mental-health services; whether nurses employed by Section 39 organisations providing HSE-funded inclusion-health services are eligible to access such training; if not, whether eligibility will be extended to these organisations; and the estimated cost of doing so. [67067/26]
Gary Gannon Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
646. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of the additional community and outreach mental-health capacity required before the Mental Health Act 2026 is commenced, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who may not access emergency departments or conventional mental-health services; the additional funding sought for this purpose in the 2027 Estimates; an…
Gary Gannon Written 22 Sep 2026 · to Health
647. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to require inpatient psychiatric services to provide the referring clinician with an appropriate discharge plan following an involuntary psychiatric admission, including information necessary to ensure continuity of care; whether national guidance currently exists in respect of such communication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …
Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1172. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Health the current number of vacancies across community mental health teams, by discipline and HSE health region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [64479/26]
Naoise Ó Muirí Written 16 Sep 2026 · to Health
1360. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the progress on the recruitment of a specialist mental health nursing team for Beaumont Hospital; and the timeline for commencement. [65336/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3195. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children and young people waiting for an appointment with child and adolescent mental health services at the end of each year in 2023, 2024 and 2025; the latest available figure for 2026, in tabular form; the number waiting more than 52 weeks in each year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55203/26]
Mairéad Farrell Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3196. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for an additional Dual Diagnosis Day Programme in Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55208/26]
Sorca Clarke Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3199. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children and young people currently awaiting access to CAMHS in each county, at the end of June 2026; the average waiting time for first-time appointments in each county; and the longest wait time, in tabular form. [55211/26]
Conor D McGuinness Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3218. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health when a child (details supplied) will receive an appointment by CAHMS and CDNT; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55239/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3229. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken to embed trauma-informed practice across HSE addiction, mental health and community services; the funding allocated for this work; and the implementation timeline. [55326/26]
Erin McGreehan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3232. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures in place to support frontline addiction workers experiencing secondary trauma and burnout, including access to clinical supervision and specialist trauma training. [55331/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3245. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the total number of registered CAMHS inpatient beds; the number of those beds currently in operation; the number of beds not currently operational; the reason; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55405/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3246. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of young people currently awaiting access to a CAMHS inpatient bed; the average waiting time for admission; the number of young people waiting to access admission for longer than 3 months, 6 months and 12 months, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55406/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3247. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health the number of young people in paediatric beds in hospital settings due to lack of CAMHS inpatient capacity; the number of young people remaining in such settings while awaiting a CAMHS bed for more than 7, 14 and 21 days, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55407/26]
Eoin Ó Broin Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3248. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Health her plans to address the situation of children and young people remaining in hospital settings while awaiting CAMHS inpatient support; the interim measures that are in place for individuals and families experiencing this; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55408/26]
Maurice Quinlivan Written 28 Jul 2026 · to Health
3263. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place to create a shared communication corridor between CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental health services), University Hospital Limerick and Cork University Hospital in the treatment of autistic catatonia; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55477/26]