Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To reduce waiting lists and ensure people are able to engage with a healthcare professional we have to look at what types of technology and innovation we can use to reach out and make sure there is contact. There are a lot of online website resources, such as mymind.org, which is doing online counselling sessions. There is also the 50808 number for text messages for anyone going through a challenging episode. We need engagement in all areas on e-health and pushing how we can make sure our services reach people.

There is no point in waiting for two years for a service if we can find another way to deliver that service or at least the initial engagement that can identify the acute nature of the issue.