Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Questions (1482)

James Browne

Question:

1482. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that there is a shortage of at least 20 adult psychiatric beds in community healthcare organisation, CHO, 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33099/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.