Mental Health Commission

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

Questions (852)

Pat Buckley

Question:

852. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health when the appointment of the board and CEO of the Mental Health Commission began. [55040/17]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Seven members were appointed to the Board of the Mental Health Commission on 5 April 2017. Two were appointed on 26 September 2017, with the final appointment on 31 October 2017.

Mr John Saunders was appointed Chair Designate of the Mental Health Commission on 5 April 2017. His re-appointment as Chair was confirmed by Cabinet on 14 November 2017.

The term of all Board members is to 4 April 2022 and details of each member can be found on the Commission website – www.mhcirl.ie.

Ms Patricia Gilheaney was appointed CEO of the Mental Health Commission on 29 October 2011.