Dan Neville
Question:671 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health when a permanent appointment will be made to the position of the director of the national suicide prevention office. [7879/12]
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Questions (620, 621, 622, 623)
Dan Neville
Question:673 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health when a permanent appointment will be made to the position of the director of the national suicide prevention office. [7881/12]
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Patrick Nulty
Question:693 Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm that a director for the National Office for Suicide Prevention will be appointed; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7984/12]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 671, 673 and 693 together.
As the National Office for Suicide Prevention was established by the HSE in 2005 and is part of the internal organisation of that body the issue raised is a matter for the HSE. On that basis the questions have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
Dan Neville
Question:672 Deputy Dan Neville asked the Minister for Health when the director of mental health services will be appointed to the Health Service Executive. [7880/12]
View answerThe Government has approved the drafting of legislation to give effect to changes in the governance of the HSE. Significantly the new system of governance will involve seven Directorates, including a separate Directorate for Mental Health which will have full responsibility and accountability in that area. In this context, my colleague the Minister for Health intends to bring forward detailed proposals at a later date for the re-organisation of the HSE at directorate, regional and local levels in a manner which facilitates a smooth transition from the current governance arrangements to the proposed new structures.
Question No. 673 answered with Question No. 671.