Mental Health Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 February 2019

Tuesday, 5 February 2019

Ceisteanna (416)

Stephen Donnelly

Ceist:

416. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health the number of officials in his Department who specialise in mental health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5481/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Mental Health Unit of my Department is responsible for all aspects of Mental Health policy as it relates to health services.

There are currently eleven officials working in the Department's Mental Health Unit.