Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
190 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the position regarding services for persons with a mental illness in the Dublin area, particularly in relation to supported community housing schemes and groups that assist these persons in sheltered accommodation or community housing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14262/05]
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 mental health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
