Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016
723. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health the objectives of the national task force on youth mental health as provided for in the programme for Government; when he will establish this task force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13413/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe broad objectives of the new National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health reflected in the recently agreed Programme for Government aims to improve policies and services overall, relating to areas such as resilience, and better access, supports, and greater awareness coupled with coping skills generally surrounding youth mental health. The Department of Health, is at present considering in appropriate detail how best to progress this important commitment, including the need to dovetail this with existing policy and service priorities, and to improve inter-agency linkages such as that relating to the education and youth sectors. I intend that the Task Force will be established as quickly as possible, and the Deputy may rest assured that I will continue to closely pursue developments in this regard.
