Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

What is the arrangement for inpatient and community services in St. Patrick's in terms of access for public patients? Stigma and the obstacles it causes for people accessing care have been mentioned. How are we doing in regard to stigma and are we making significant progress in breaking down the stigma of mental health issues?

From my experience in the constituency, alcohol is the number one substance of abuse and benzodiazepines are number two right across the spectrum. What is the experience in that regard? What treatment options are available to people?