Mental Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Questions (88)

Denis Naughten

Question:

135 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the planned activity for 2005 at the acute psychiatric unit in the County Hospital, Roscommon; the number of admissions and bed nights utilised in 2004; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14888/05]

Written answers

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

The 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 in Roscommon. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer of the Health Service Executive's western area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.