2466. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the average frequency of appointments offered to service users attending Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the number of service users currently waiting more than three months, six months and nine months between appointments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44176/26]
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2467. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health her assessment of the adequacy of staffing levels within Adult Mental Health Services in County Laois; the current number of approved and filled posts across psychiatry, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy and social work disciplines; the number of vacancies currently unfilled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44177/26]
2468. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to ensure continuity of care for patients attending adult mental health services, particularly young adults transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Youth Mental Health Services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44178/26]
2469. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of young people aged 18 to 25 years attending adult mental health services in County Laois; the supports available to this cohort following their transition from youth mental health services; whether additional resources are being considered to support young adults during this transition period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44179/2…
2470. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of concerns regarding the frequency and duration of appointments available through adult mental health services in County Laois; the steps being taken by the HSE to improve access to therapeutic interventions and ongoing clinical support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44180/26]
2471. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken any review of service provision at the adult mental health services clinic on Bridge Street, Portlaoise; whether issues relating to staffing, waiting times, continuity of care or patient experience have been identified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44181/26]
2472. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to ensure that service users attending adult mental health services are afforded sufficient time during appointments to discuss their treatment, recovery goals and ongoing mental health needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44182/26]
2473. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the additional funding allocated to adult mental health services in County Laois in each of the past five years; the extent to which this funding has resulted in increased staffing and service capacity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44183/26]
480. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department is working with Tusla, the HSE, Cuan, and other relevant agencies to support coordinated access to community-based counselling and psychotherapy services for children, young people, and families, including those in rural or disadvantaged areas; whether engagement with an organisation (details supplied) fo…
1013. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the way in which her Department is working with Tusla, the HSE, Cuan, and other relevant agencies to support coordinated access to community-based counselling and psychotherapy services for children, young people, and families, including those in rural or disadvantaged areas; whether engagement with an organisation (details supplied) f…
1031. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the steps being taken to improve mental health services for young people in County Laois; the details of additional resources to be made available for mental health service delivery in 2026; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63117/25]
175. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health when a contract of employment for the position of assistant director of nursing post in Kildare west Wicklow mental health services will be offered to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57477/25]
2951. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of whole time equivalent consultant psychiatrist and senior psychologist posts that were filled in Laois CAMHS in 2023, 2024, and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42663/25]
290. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of children on CAMHS waiting lists in County Laois, broken down by the number of months they are waiting, in tabular form; the plans to address the crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8397/25]
291. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the number of people on the psychology waiting-list; the exact wait times in months and years for children and adolescents in County Laois primary care services, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8398/25]
293. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on interim funding that was promised to SOSAD Ireland in November 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8402/25]
1618. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Health the progress achieved in 2024 in the recruitment of additional personnel for CAMHS teams in County Laois. [1800/25]