PAT BUCKLEY CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE HSE

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The Cork East TD IS Sinn Fein spokesperson on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention.

Sinn Fein spokesperson on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Pat Buckley, says responsibility is needed for recent issues surrounding mental health services.

The Deputy is highlighting concerns that the services are failing young people, and leading to unacceptable waiting lists for initial assessments and treatment. 

It follows a call by the National Youth Council of Ireland for a major increase in funding for child and adolescent mental health funding in Budget 2018.