Mental Health Services Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 February 2018

Thursday, 8 February 2018

Questions (240)

James Browne

Question:

240. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the procedures for when a person is discharged from a psychiatric unit in a hospital against the person's will and that of his or her family; and his views on whether it is appropriate to indicate a charge of €3,000 for the person to remain in hospital over the weekend. [6644/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

This would appear to be an operational matter, which would be the responsibility of the Health Service Executive, if the query relates to a HSE service.

However, I understand that the Deputy is awaiting further details in respect of the issue raised. When received, he should forward this to the HSE, who will then be in a position to respond.