Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
600. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide details of any enforcement actions the Mental Health Commission may have taken against the HSE as part of its oversight of the Owenacurra Centre closure, including dates of the actions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19462/23]
View answerThe Mental Health Commission is an independent regulator established under the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission has statutory responsibility for supporting and assisting in the development and improvement of mental health services.
My Department directed this query to the Mental Health Commission and the following is their response: "As previously stated, the MHC has been continuously following up with the HSE to ensure that there is full and appropriate engagement with the residents and their families in relation to the closure."
