Written answers
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Mental Health Services
Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1770.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current funding allocation provided by TUSLA for therapeutic mental health interventions and supports for individuals under the age of 18 and over the age of 18 years, respectively, in the Dublin 11 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31470/24]
Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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This is an operational query for Tusla to address, as such I have referred to Tusla for direct reply.
Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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1771.To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will respond to matters raised in correspondence from an organisation in Dublin 11 (details supplied) regarding funding for therapeutic mental health interventions and supports; the steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting list times for counselling services in the Dublin 11 area; whether he will engage with the organisation in question further to address their concerns about a lack of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31471/24]
Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Deputy is seeking information in relation to an operational matter for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Consequently, I have referred the matter to Tusla, and requested that a direct response be provided to the Deputy.
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