Mental Health Awareness

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2015

Thursday, 12 February 2015

Ceisteanna (150)

Colm Keaveney

Ceist:

150. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider flying the amber flag from his Department buildings on a chosen day in order to raise awareness of the amber flag programme, which works to raise awareness of mental health issues within second level schools, sports clubs and other youth organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6427/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

I welcome this worthwhile initiative which aims to encourage schools, colleges, clubs, societies and organisations to promote and actively bring about a culture of change in the promotion of positive mental health. While I welcome the Amber Flag Initiative, the flying of flags at Government Departments is governed by protocol.