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Dáil

Written answer

Mental Health Services

Summary

Ken O’Flynn sought figures on referrals deemed unsuitable for residential treatment who began alternatives; the Minister referred the matter to the HSE.

3253. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 3314 of 28 July 2026, the number of persons referred to a treatment centre (details supplied) in each of the past five years who, following clinical or risk assessment, were deemed unsuitable for admission to a residential treatment programme and who subsequently commenced an alternative treatment programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60900/26]

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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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