Dáil debates
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
12:50 pm
Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source
The section of the programme for Government relating to youth mental health provision refers to extending "these services, such as Jigsaw, which is free to access and does not require GP referral". Earlier this year, Jigsaw decided to pull out of Clondalkin, where it was covering a huge area for young people, including Lucan and Palmerstown. That decision was a huge mistake and Deputies Curran and Ó Broin are saying that too. Hundreds of young people will gather in Clondalkin tonight to protest against the decision that has been made by Jigsaw. Young people want to know what provision will be made for mental health services in Dublin Mid-West if Jigsaw moves away from Clondalkin.
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