Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for his question. As he knows I cannot comment on an individual case but if he wants to forward to me the details, we are quite happy to have the unit take a look at this. The premise of Sláintecare is the right care at the right time in the right place. That is what we all aspire to delivering. There are currently many challenges and some of the units had to close because of significant Covid-19 outbreaks. As I stated earlier, I am thankful we have only lost 28 people in mental health facilities over the past year but, unfortunately, many staff are out on Covid-related breaks. This has an impact on whether units can remain open. If the Deputy wishes to refer that case to me, I absolutely encourage him to do so.

See this speech in context