Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

While I thank the Minister for his response, the situation in Beaumont is terrifying. The accident and emergency department is already overstretched, but when one has psychiatric patients as well as ordinary patients attending, there can be problems. Unfortunately, there have been some negative incidents. Staff are trying to work and do their jobs, but unfortunately one staff member was stabbed. It is horrific. It does not feel like a safe environment if something like that could happen. There is an absence of 24-7 assessment for mental health patients. They should be getting the help and care they need. Can the Minister address that?

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