Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020
557. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the review of A Vision for Change carried out during the term of the 32nd Dáil; his further plans for the implementation of recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7560/20]
View answerThe work of the revised mental health policy is complete. The final draft was agreed by cabinet Social Policy Committee in December 2019. The government must next review and approve the policy at which point the policy can then be published. This policy was developed following a process of research into international innovation and best practice in the field of mental health and an extensive national consultation of over 1,000 service users, family members, friends and carers, and other stakeholders. The revised policy contains an implementation roadmap that organises recommendations into short (0-6 months); medium (6-18 months) and long term (beyond 18 months) actions that will be costed within the various time frames allocated. The recommendations in the revised policy will be assessed as part of the annual estimates process, where the need for any additional funding will considered.
