Ms Kate Mitchell:

I thank the Deputy for that question. Unfortunately, it did not go into detail as to the reasons they would not engage, but what is important is that that finding indicates pent-up demand for mental health services in Ireland. He will see from that report that the findings in terms of percentages are quite high in that approximately 40% indicated that they would need fewer community health services, even if needed, and approximately 70%, which is a huge percentage, indicated that they would not use emergency departments for a mental health need. That indicates the pent-up demand for mental health services and demonstrates the need for our services to be ready for a surge or increased demand across the continuum. When we talk about mental health services and supports, we are not just talking about acute or specialist services. We are talking about a continuum of supports for mental health promotion right through to the professional element.