Mental Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2016

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Questions (71)

Finian McGrath

Question:

71. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the huge distress for psychiatric patients at an institution (details supplied) which prohibits smoking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4565/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.