Mental Health Services Provision

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Questions (893)

Denis Naughten

Question:

893. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health if he will review the policy whereby access to an acute mental health facility is determined by address; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1603/14]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Responsibility for the management and delivery of mental health services lies with the Health Service Executive. I have therefore, asked the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.