Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 October 2023
332. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health to outline the primary role and responsibilities of the National Director for Mental Health before this post was discontinued; the date this role was discontinued; to clarify which individuals in the HSE have assumed the roles and responsibilities previously held by the National Director for Mental Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45898/23]
View answer333. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason the role of National Director for Mental Health within the HSE was discontinued; if, in light of the Mental Health Commission’s call for its reinstatement, if he will agree to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45899/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
