Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Pringle for raising the issue. It is undoubtedly the case that gardaí need to be able to access expert medical help if they are dealing with somebody who has severe mental health issues. As Deputy Pringle is aware, we are in the middle of a significant investment in primary care in Donegal, including multiple primary care centres and enhanced community care teams throughout the county. I will be in the county shortly to open the latest facility. Specific to the question Deputy Pringle has raised, I will ask for contact between my officials and the officials of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, to make sure the Garda has all of the healthcare supports it needs.

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