Disease Classification

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2014

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Ceisteanna (444)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

444. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide the details of parental alienation syndrome; if it is recognised here; if there are plans regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47937/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Parental Alienation Syndrome is not included as a diagnostic entity in the International Classification of Diseases ( ICD ) or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM ) and as such it would be inappropriate for me to comment on its authenticity.