Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
157 Mr. Lowry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the support services available in County Tipperary for young persons suffering from mental illness; the support groups in the county which assist persons with mental illness; the plans which agencies under her Department have to improve the facilities and increase funding in this area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17102/05]
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 support services for young persons suffering mental illness in County Tipperary. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer, Health Service Executive south-eastern area to investigate the matters raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.
