Limerick to get 24/7 mental health pilot project two years after planned start date

Meanwhile, research carried out by BelongTO is finding high numbers of young people in the LGBTQ+ community reporting depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation

Minister of State at the Department of Health Mary Butler will launch the pilot project next month during Mental Health Week. File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A 24/7 mental health pilot project will finally be rolled out in Limerick next month — almost two years later than planned.

Specialist gardaí will deal with incidents involving suspected mental ill health, either alone or alongside mental health and addiction professionals, such as a psychiatric nurse or social worker. The team will be known as a Community Access Support Team (CAST).