Michael Bell
Ceist:50 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendations of the 1996 report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14241/98]
Vol. 492 No. 4
50 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans, if any, he has to implement the recommendations of the 1996 report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14241/98]
The inspector of mental hospitals has a statutory obligation to inspect each psychiatric hospital and unit in the country at least once a year and to submit a report to the Minister in this respect. Once an inspection has taken place, a detailed report of the inspection, along with the inspector's recommendations, are forwarded to the chief executive officer of the responsible health board. In each case, a response with regard to the implementation of the inspector's recommendations is requested.