Mental Health Services.

Thursday, 28 October 2004

Questions (93)

Ciarán Cuffe

Question:

87 Mr. Cuffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself that the Inspector of Mental Health Services has the necessary statutory powers in relation to taking action on complaints received. [20817/04]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

Dr. Teresa Carey has been appointed by the Mental Health Commission to the position of Inspector of Mental Health Services under the provisions of section 50 of the Mental Health Act 2001. I am satisfied that the Act confers all necessary powers on the inspector to enable her to carry out her functions.

Any person dissatisfied with the level of care and treatment received by themselves or others while in the care of the mental health services may contact the Inspector of Mental Health Services at the Mental Health Commission, St. Martin's House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4.