Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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We have to be cognisant of the fact that, if I make an inquiry about health services in Wexford, I am directed to CHO 5. To get an answer from CHO 5, I have to ask a parliamentary question. Someone could go around in circles for a long time all while a situation is developing. I have a situation where a GP has referred three teenagers to CAMHS. They were all rejected, in that they could not be seen. It will take weeks, if not months, to get an answer. I hope there will not be a loss of life.

Regarding Deputy Carthy's point, the consultant in this case will be adjudicated on by his profession. He will face the Medical Council. We purportedly have systems in place that protect children, but they are clearly not working. The system is broken.