Written answers

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Department of Health and Children

Mental Health Services

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 147: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the protocols in place for dealing with asylum seekers held in reception centres, who present with psychological or psychiatric problems, and for acting on the recommendations or assessments of such problems; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20379/09]

Photo of John MoloneyJohn Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Access to primary care and mental health services is available to all individuals experiencing psychological or psychiatric problems, including asylum seekers. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

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