Mental Health Commission

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 September 2020

Thursday, 17 September 2020

Ceisteanna (199, 202, 203, 205, 206)

Michael Ring

Ceist:

199. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of lawyers, barristers and solicitors retained on the Mental Health Commission records to act as tribunal chairpersons [24586/20]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

202. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of barristers retained by the Mental Health Commission as chairpersons for tribunals [24598/20]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

203. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of solicitors retained by the Mental Health Commission as chairpersons for tribunals [24601/20]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

205. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the number of mental health tribunals held in 2019 and up to 31 August 2020 [24603/20]

Michael Ring

Ceist:

206. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Health the amount paid by the Mental Health Commission to chairpersons of tribunals in 2019 to 31 August 2020 [24605/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 199, 202, 203, 205 and 206 together.

1 - Professional Fees to Chairpersons (not including T&S)

2019 – €1,349,635

2020 (1.1.20 to 31.8.20) – €893,091

2. A total of 2,024 mental health tribunals took place in 2019. 1,326 mental health tribunals took place from 1 January 2020 to 31 August 2020. Please note that not all orders made result in a mental health tribunal.

3. There are 29 solicitors retained by the Mental Health Commission as tribunal chairpersons.

4. There are 63 barristers retained by the Mental Health Commission as tribunal chairpersons.

5. There are 92 lawyers, barristers and solicitors retained by the Mental Health Commission as tribunal chairpersons.