Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011
205 Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will establish an interdepartmental group to consider the issue of persons with mental illness coming into the criminal justice system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35002/11]
View answerThe designation of a group to examine the issue of people with mental illness coming into the criminal justice system is in line with the recommendations of the Thornton Hall Review Group which were approved by Government last July.
My officials are consulting with the Department of Health on the arrangements involved including the terms of reference and an announcement will be made shortly.
