Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Louis O'Hara - PQ 3671-26
Deputy O'Hara asked about the establishment of mental health emergency rooms separate to general hospital emergency departments. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if consideration is being given to the establishment of mental health emergency rooms separate to general hospital emergency departments for people experiencing a mental health crisis; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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