Mental Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 December 2004

Thursday, 2 December 2004

Ceisteanna (137)

Ciarán Cuffe

Ceist:

129 Mr. Cuffe asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a transparent consultation and planning process will be put in place to ensure that the redevelopment of the Central Mental Hospital will be in line with best international practice. [27279/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The redevelopment of the Central Mental Hospital will take account of best practice both in terms of the infrastructure and operational policies. The project will be subject to the normal planning and Government procurement processes.