Mental Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (701)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

880 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the plans he will put in place to prevent overcrowding in the acute psychiatric unit of Ennis Hospital, County Clare, that was a matter of concern in the inspector of mental hospital’s annual report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22162/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Responsibility for the provision of the services referred to by the Deputy rests with the Mid-Western Health Board. My Department has therefore asked the chief executive officer to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.