Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

That sounds very positive. I am still a bit disappointed it was not mentioned at all in the winter plan. I do feel it is important to reflect there is a huge connection between mental health and physical health, which I am sure the HSE is well aware of. This is particularly evident given the new research that came out yesterday, which suggested 20% of those infected with coronavirus were diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within 90 days. It is a huge issue. I was disappointed to see there was nothing on it in the HSE plan.

I am conscious of the time. I might back to the witnesses with the other questions because they are very specific around CAMHS and mental health services that help to support and prevent people from ending up in hospital in the winter period. I will send those questions to the witnesses, if that is okay, but I would like to have answers to them.