Mental Health Services

Thursday, 11 November 2010

Questions (185)

Charles Flanagan

Question:

182 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health and Children the reason children under 16 years are being admitted to adult psychiatric units contrary to the Mental Health Commission code of practice; the reason such admissions take place disproportionately in Limerick; and the actions she proposes to take to ensure that children with psychiatric needs are appropriately accommodated [42370/10]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy John Moloney)

As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Questions Nos. 183 to 185, inclusive, answered with Question No. 159.