Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to whom I will bring back the Deputy's views.

Seemingly, a CAMHS mental health intellectual disability consultant is being sought at present for Louth-Meath mental health services. The job was originally advertised for Louth-Meath and Cavan-Monaghan, with Cavan-Monaghan having governance. The post was interviewed for and offered to only one candidate who met the criteria. Unfortunately, the post was declined.

Louth-Meath mental health services were then advised to recruit a consultant separately for the area. We are proceeding with this recruitment campaign with the post going through recruitment at present. Unfortunately, however, there is no date as yet from when the post will be filled. I have heard the Deputy's concerns loud and clear and I will bring them back to the Minister of State as soon as possible.

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