Mr. Jim Breslin:

I have been informed by the HSE that it is in the final stages of recruiting staff to deliver 7/7 cover for areas which do not currently have it. It is expected to be late quarter 2 before those services become operational. Also of note is the roll out of telepsychiatry, which has been a priority of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, and offers remote access to an opinion when needed. It is of particular value out of hours.