Written answers

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Mental Health Services

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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365. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if her Department will urgently review the case of a 14-year-old girl (details supplied) who has been waiting over 15 months to be seen by a psychologist under the CDNT team following a referral to CAMHS; if she will ensure that the patient is prioritised for psychiatric assessment before the new school year begins; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33286/25]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Micheál CarrigyMicheál Carrigy (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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366. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the current average waiting time for children referred to CAMHS and community disability network teams to be seen by a psychologist or psychiatrist; the number of children currently on waiting lists for these services, broken down by CHO area; the steps being taken to reduce these waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33288/25]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

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