Written answers

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Department of Health

Mental Health Services

Photo of Erin McGreehanErin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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846. To ask the Minister for Health to provide detailed information on the current waiting lists for psychology care within HSE primary care psychology services; the length of time children aged 0-17 years-old are typically waiting to access these services; and the measures being taken to reduce these waiting times. [14132/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Erin McGreehanErin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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847. To ask the Minister for Health to clarify the expertise available within each primary care centre under HSE primary care psychology services; to confirm, given it is stated that each centre usually has a team of occupational therapists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers, whether these teams are adequately equipped to address a broad range of psychological issues for children aged up to 17 years of age. [14133/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Erin McGreehanErin McGreehan (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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848. To ask the Minister for Health the number of individuals allocated treatment under the National Counselling Services from 2022 to 2024 in the Louth-Meath area, in tabular form; and for an update on the current waiting list, including the number of individuals waiting, the demographics of those receiving counselling services, the referral process, and the typical waiting time for referred individuals. [14135/25]

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 to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

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