Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2005
125 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timeframe for the provision of new purpose built units within the grounds of St. Brendan’s Hospital, intended to house the long-term psychiatric patients currently housed in the assessment unit of the St. Brendan’s facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5852/05]
View answerThe Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for the provision of mental health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the Health Service Executive eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
