Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Micheál Carrigy - PQ 74716-25
Deputy Carrigy asked about reforms to prevent harm to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises when early intervention is not currently available.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: January 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy Micheál Carrigy - PQ 74716-25
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the immediate reforms planned to prevent irreversible harm to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises where early intervention is not currently available; and if consideration is being given to expanding crisis admission criteria, mobile crisis teams, or family-initiated assessments outside Garda involvement; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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