Dr. Feargal Twomey:

As Dr. Ní Bhriain has outlined, we liaise closely with mental health services for patients with complex mental health needs. The provision of psychological support within specialist palliative care is largely provided by social work teams, pastoral care services and all of the other individuals. Without disclosing anything, the policy that will be launched imminently includes a move towards developing psychological services within palliative care. They currently exist in one service only in Dublin.