Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of the issue the Deputy is talking about. Yesterday I spoke to a parent from Tipperary who was in that situation. I guess it is the same case. There are about 300 admissions a year to adolescent inpatient CAMHS units. Thankfully, the number is reducing. Last year there were about 380. I am aware of the pressures in the provision of beds. There are new beds. We have about 70 beds in the system. There will be new beds in Portrane and the new national children's hospital. I am working with management in the HSE on the issue at Eist Linn and the issue in Tipperary which the Deputy has raised. If he wants to speak to me afterwards, I am happy to do so.

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