The HSE has been criticised in light of claims that no support was available for minor admitted to Letterkenny General Hospital following two suicide attempts.

A 14-year-old girl was admitted with wounds to her wrists, but was released as soon as medical attention was administered.

Two weeks later she was again admitted following an other apparent suicide attempt, when she took an overdose but was again discharged after medical attention.

It was claimed on both occasions she was told there were no psychiatric beds available for minors in Donegal.

In response to the claims the HSE said "while there are no dedicated psychiatric beds available for minors in Donegal, through agreement with Donegal Mental Health Service and the Donegal Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMH) a psychiatric bed will be made available within the psychiatric services if urgently required. Specific psychiatric beds for minors are available in Galway and Dublin."

On Friday's Shaun Doherty Show on Highland Radio, the woman who took her to Letterkenny General Hospital after her first suicide attempt said she was shocked when the 14-year-old was discharged.

The HSE said that minors admitted to Letterkenny General Hospital through the Emergency Department are seen by the Emergency Department Staff, assessed and treated as required. They are then referred to the Psychiatric Services who will see and assess the patient.

"Once a patient is released from medical care, and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health service have been notified, a follow up is carried out by that service. A patient is usually seen within a few days and more urgently if required."