Mental Health Services.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2005

Tuesday, 10 May 2005

Ceisteanna (83)

Gay Mitchell

Ceist:

130 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if the HSE will provide persons (details supplied) in Dublin 12 with every support and advice in relation to the illness of a family member; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14862/05]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes responsibility for mental health services. Accordingly, my Department has requested the chief officer for the executive's eastern regional area to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.