Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2001

Vol. 530 No. 6

Written Answers. - Mental Handicap Services.

John Dennehy

Question:

238 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of persons with a mental handicap who are resident in psychiatric hospitals; the number of such persons within each health board region; the plans there are to provide suitable alternative accommodation for these people; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4699/01]

Minister for Health and Children (Mr. Martin)

The information sought by the Deputy is currently being assembled by the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. I will forward it to the Deputy when it becomes available to me.