Written answers

Tuesday, 31 May 2022

Department of Health

Mental Health Services

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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650. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the closure of 11 beds in a unit (details supplied); the steps he is taking to re-open them in view of the growing crisis in the provision of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, nationally; when he expects them to re-open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27332/22]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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651. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address recruitment and retention issues in CAMHS; if he will provide a breakdown of all vacancies with details of the teams involved; if he will provide an update on the implementation of the Sharing the Vision recommendations, particularly in respect of staffing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27333/22]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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