Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Erin McGreehan - PQ 17785-26
Deputy McGreehan asked about wait times for mental health assessments in emergency departments. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: March 2026
Updated: April 2026
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Question from Deputy Erin McGreehan - PQ 17785-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the average waiting time for patients presenting to emergency departments with mental health crises to receive assessment by a mental health specialist, broken down by hospital in a tabular form.
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