Neasa Hourigan
Question:1910. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health his plans to appoint a chief psychiatrist within his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43607/22]
View answerThursday, 8 September 2022
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There are no plans at the present time to establish a post of Chief Psychiatrist in the Department of Health. My Department is supported by a psychiatrist who works as an integral part of the Mental Health Unit team on a part-time basis as the clinical and policy adviser on these issues for the Department.