Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 March 2013

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Questions (571)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

571. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he will give an assurance that the existing use of Toghermore House, Tuam, County Galway, will be maintained for the foreseeable future. [15122/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The HSE, which has operational responsibility for this unit, recently commenced measures to address safety issues identified at the facility. The Executive has indicated that it will continue to work with relevant stakeholders, including medical staff, to ensure that the safety of residents remains the primary concern. Pending the outcome of a review of 24 hour residential facilities for East Galway Mental Health services generally, no decision has been taken in relation to the future use of the unit.