Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On this point, I have the numbers of the consultants on the child and adolescent mental health team in my area. Because I have experienced what Senator Swanick has mentioned I try to make contact with the consultant to discuss the case to make sure I am heading in the right direction. Quite often, the consultant responds and sees the patient but if he or she felt it was more appropriate to go in a different direction I would-----