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Mental Health Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Questions (596)

Mark Ward

Question:

596. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the representatives appointed to the monitoring committee for the implementation of Sharing the Vision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43418/20]

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The National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) is collectively responsible for driving and overseeing the long-term implementation of Sharing the Vision.The NIMC comprises a Steering Committee, chaired by Mr John Saunders, and an associated Specialist Group Panel.

It is envisaged that members of the Steering Committee and Specialist Group panel will be representative of their respective area of expertise rather than of any organisation.

The membership of the NIMC Steering Committee and Specialist Group Panel represents a broad and diverse spectrum of mental health professionals and advocates, including people with lived experience, all of whom are highly qualified and bring considerable expertise to the NIMC.

The full list of membership of the NIMC Steering Committee is attached for the Deputy’s consideration.

NIMC Steering Committee

Mr. John Saunders (Chair)

Ms Fiona Coyle, Advocacy Expert

Ms Aisling Culhane, Psychiatric Nurse

Ms Kerry Cuskelly, Social Worker

Mr. Maurice Dillon, Occupational Therapist

Dr. Joseph Duffy, Psychologist and Youth Mental Health Services Expert

Dr. Daniel Flynn, Psychologist

Dr. Siobhan MacHale, Psychiatrist (Adult/Older persons)

Mr. Dave Maguire, Department of Health Lead

Mr. John Meehan, HSE

Dr. Amir Niazi, HSE National Clinical Lead

Dr. Brian Osborne, GP

Ms Caroline Pigott, Department of Health Sláintecare Lead

Mr. Ian Power, Youth Mental Health Expert

Mr. Jim Ryan, HSE

Mr. Michael Ryan, HSE Mental Health Engagement

Dr. Anne Marie Waldron, Psychiatrist (CAMHS).

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