Joan Freeman (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Saunders.

Before I invite Dr. Muldoon to make his opening statement, I would like to respond to Mr. Saunder's statement that the Mental Health Commission was disappointed that it had taken so long to have the opportunity to meet the committee. The committee has had a lot of communication with Ms Patricia Gilheaney. We did not invite the commission to meet us until now because we thought it was important to meet service providers and users first. We have read all of the mental health reports thoroughly. As I said, we did not see a need until now to meet the commission.

I invite Dr. Muldoon to make his opening statement.