521. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of young people within HSE west and north-west diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders who transitioned from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health services in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for such transition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40897/26]
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522. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the specialist eating disorder services, including inpatient and outpatient services, which are available within HSE west and north-west for persons aged 16-25 years; whether dedicated eating disorder teams operate in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40898/26]
523. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the waiting times within HSE west and north-west for access to specialist eating disorder assessment, psychotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment for persons with anorexia nervosa; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40899/26]
524. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the specialist supports available to persons with eating disorders residing in County Roscommon; the distance individuals may be required to travel for assessment or treatment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40900/26]
525. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the protocols in place to ensure continuity of care for young people with anorexia nervosa who age out of CAMHS; whether gaps in service provision between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40901/26]
526. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the age at which young people receiving treatment for eating disorders are discharged from CAMHS; the pathway into Adult Mental Health services thereafter; the supports available during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40902/26]
527. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of inpatient beds specifically designated for eating disorder treatment available to patients in HSE west and north-west; the occupancy levels of these beds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40903/26]
528. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if there are dedicated multidisciplinary eating disorder teams serving County Roscommon and the wider HSE west and north-west region; and if she will make a statement on current staffing levels. [40904/26]
529. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for young adults aged 18-25 years to access specialist mental health supports following referral for anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders within HSE west and north-west. [40905/26]
530. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the emergency or crisis intervention pathways available for individuals experiencing severe deterioration due to anorexia nervosa in County Roscommon and surrounding counties. [40906/26]
531. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for eating disorder treatment received within HSE west and north-west in each of the past five years; the proportion accepted; and the proportion awaiting treatment. [40907/26]
532. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a review has been undertaken of eating disorder service provision and transition arrangements between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services in rural counties including Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40908/26]
988. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 553 of 10 February 2026, if sufficient funding is in place for the complete establishment of this CAMHS ID team in Sligo; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22238/26]
20. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she will provide funding for an emergency mental health unit for Sligo University Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17289/26]
553. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the resourcing of a CAMHS ID services in the Sligo area, as a specialist section of CAMHS for kids with intellectual disability was planned to be established in 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11223/26]
944. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if an authorised officer is in place within the Sligo/Leitrim mental health service for the Sligo/Leitrim area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5594/26]
2387. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of patients presenting to Sligo University Hospital accident and emergency department with mental health issues and how many of those were admitted to mental health unit, by month for 2025. [1267/26]
2388. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the breakdown of the number of mental health service users in Sligo, Leitrim and the number of repeat visits to Sligo University Hospital accident and emergency department; the number of times they were admitted to the mental health unit; and the number of times they were sent home, by month for 2025. [1268/26]
2389. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the breakdown, by month for 2025 of the number of vacant beds there were in the Sligo University Hospital’s mental health unit. [1269/26]
211. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health in light of the recent Mental Health Commission report, the actions she will take to improve acute mental health services and services for those with severe mental health conditions, especially out of hours care; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23222/25]
237. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a consultant will be put in place in CHO1, more specifically CAMHS Sligo, to prescribe medication for those children and adolescents that need it, and more specifically for those that have been weaned off medication and have now been left with out any proper care (details supplied). [14287/25]
87. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if a mental health information database CAMHS consultant has been recruited to the children's disability network team for Sligo, Leitrim, south Donegal and west Cavan; if there are adequate supports for this role; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9505/25]
189. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health if she or her Department are aware that the CAMHS clinical lead post for CHO1 covering Leitrim, west Cavan and east Sligo is vacant; the reason this post is not filled; when there will be a clinical lead appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9991/25]