Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister, Deputy McHugh. I have worked with him very closely in recent years and have no doubt that he will be a success. I wish him very well because I have seen his enthusiasm for any job he has taken on and his willingness to communicate. It is vitally important for the committee that the Minister will listen and is a good communicator. We will have a good working relationship with him. He has demonstrated his energy on the job that he and I shared for many years. I offer my congratulations to him and his staff, etc. on his promotion.

The report proposes that its recommendations would be implemented across the country by 2023. As a member of the Committee on the Future of Mental Health Care, I recognise the vitally importance of this committee highlighting the issues of positive mental health.

I have seen it first hand. Our report was launched yesterday and, on numerous occasions, we had long discussions in relation to young people and their fears and concerns. It is vitally important that this is rolled out as quickly as possible, for the well-being of students, young children and their parents and teachers alike, and I know the Minister will take this onboard. The Minister has an educational background and will be aware of that in Donegal and all over the country.

I have other questions, but there will be another day to ask the Minister those.