Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will explain in detail what we are trying to do. I take the point the Deputy raised on challenges and I will respond to it. I reiterate that improving aspects of all policies and services for promoting positive mental health for young people, including CAMHS, is a priority for me and is in the HSE service plan for 2019. This objective relates to all areas nationally, including Dublin 15. Tomorrow at the Department of Health, the Minister will meet all of the CHO leads and all executive clinical directors of the HSE to present a progress report to me on CAMHS, as well as an action plan in this regard for the year ahead. I certainly will bear in mind the specific issue raised by the Deputy and I will continue to keep under close review the efforts made by the HSE to enhance CAMHS in Dublin 15. The three genuine cases mentioned by the Deputy must be prioritised, and this is something I will push with the Minister.

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