Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will do my best. First, I remind Deputy Murphy that I too am a Deputy. I have been elected by the people of Wicklow on three occasions and I am grateful for that. I do not need the media or anyone else, with the greatest respect to them, to let me know what the issues in my community are, and neither does anybody on the Government benches. The constant suggestion that those outside political parties are more in touch will be tested in due course with the electorate. We will see how we all get on.

We take these issues extremely seriously. The RTB is seeing its workload increase. It has 47,745 annual registrations. As a result, the Government needs to and is increasing the resources available to the RTB to ensure it can continue to manage the situation effectively and efficiently. I am happy to hear about the example - I say that to be helpful - because it is often useful to be able to put a real-life example to the system. I am happy to take it from the Deputy.

The Deputy referred to a range of other issues, including CAMHS. I am very happy to take any follow-up details from her. I know how important access to CAMHS is. The Minister of State, Deputy Butler, will shortly bring new mental health legislation before the House.

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