Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of Health

Suicide Bereavement Support

Photo of Robert TroyRobert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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650. To ask the Minister for Health his views on correspondence (details supplied) in light of the proposed closure of the Console charity. [22423/16]

Photo of Helen McEnteeHelen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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On 14 July 2016, the HSE confirmed that, as part of a contingency plan drawn up by the Department of Health, the HSE, Pieta House and David Hall, who had been acting as interim CEO of Console, Pieta House will commence providing the services previously provided by Console with immediate effect. These services comprise the 24/7 Suicide Helpline, the Suicide Bereavement Liaison Service and the Suicide Bereavement Counselling Service.

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