Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In respect of the figures, 45 positions new positions were created. To be fair, much is happening in the mental health services and there have been many changes. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, has worked hard at Government level to get the funding needed for these services. I will convey the Senator's very strong feelings on the issue to the Minister of State. I note he would wish she was present to debate the issue. However, she has made an offer that the Senator may contact her office or the service itself which I am sure he will take up. I will ask her officials to bring the debate to her attention to ensure she responds. If the Senator has anything further to add, he made do so through the Minister of State, Deputy Lynch, or the officials in the HSE.