Phil Hogan
Question:176 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of admissions to public psychiatric hospitals in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/02]
Vol. 556 No. 4
176 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of admissions to public psychiatric hospitals in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20655/02]
According to the 2001 report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, there were a total of 20,928 admissions to public psychiatric hospitals in 2001. This represents a decrease of 105 admissions compared to the previous year.