Mr. Hugh Kane:

We spoke initially of a 12 month period and we hoped that when we scope our work and get going, we will have it finished by the end of next summer. With regard to membership of the committee, we went for a very high-level oversight group with enough skills to ensure we can perform our task. We will rely on bringing in other expertise and views as required. I can give a flavour of the kind of people already on the group. In addition to me as chairman, there is Mr. Liam Hennessy, who is the Health Service Executive's head of mental health engagement, and who describes himself as a patient of the mental health services. We have Dr. Philip Dodd, the national clinic adviser and clinical programme group lead for mental health, a consultant psychiatrist with a special interest in learning disability. Dr. Amanda Burke is an executive clinical director for the Galway-Roscommon mental health services, Dr. Fiona Keogh is a senior research fellow in the National University of Ireland, Galway, and Ms Martha Griffin is an expert who works in Dublin City University as a lecturer. Dr. Shari McDaid is a lecturer in mental health reform, Ms Yvonne O'Neill is head of planning and performance and a programme manager in the HSE, Mr. Leo Kinsella is a HSE area manager, and Mr. Colm Desmond is principal officer in the mental health division of the Department. They are the current members.