Written answers
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Department of Health
Mental Health Services Provision
John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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485. To ask the Minister for Health the number of children who are waiting for an appointment with the Waterford child and adolescent mental health services; the composition of the services team; if all the positions are covered; if the services are taking new referrals; the number of children who were admitted to adult mental health services in County Waterford in 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36398/15]
John Halligan (Waterford, Independent)
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486. To ask the Minister for Health the number of referrals or re-referrals to the Waterford child and adolescent mental health services who were offered a first appointment and seen within three months in 2014 and in 2015 to date, in tabular form; the number who were waiting six months, nine months and 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36399/15]
Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 485 and 486 together.
As this question is a service issue these questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If the Deputy has not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.
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