EU Directives.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 April 2004

Tuesday, 6 April 2004

Ceisteanna (213)

Dan Neville

Ceist:

304 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Health and Children if he will outline the EU directives on the treatment of mental illness and the promotion of mental health. [10601/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. T. O’Malley)

I am informed that there have been no EU directives on the treatment of mental illness and the promotion of mental health. A declaration on the promotion of mental health was made at the European Council meeting of 18 November 1999, adopting the resolution on the promotion of mental health set out in 12543/99 SAN 169. The Council also adopted conclusions on combating stigma and discrimination in respect of mental health, following a conference on mental illness and stigma in Europe: facing up to the challenges of social inclusion and equity, which took place in Athens in March 2003.