Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Questions (596)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

596. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health in what context and by whom was the Board of the Mental Health Commission informed that some residents of the Owenacurra Centre, Midleton were "happy to move from the Owenacurra Centre and are satisfied with where they have been moved to", as stated in a letter from the Chairperson to a current resident dated 24 March 2023 and as reported in a newspaper (details supplied) on 17 April 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19458/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Officials in my Department directed this query to the Mental Health Commission and the following is their response:

"It would not be appropriate for the MHC to comment on correspondence between the Chairperson and a private citizen. However, for information, the Regulatory Team has confirmed previously that certain residents were happy to move."