Mr. John Meehan:

Recently, we introduced co-ordinators with a specific remit that covered Traveller health, including mental health, in the nine CHO areas. I agree that we must be culturally sensitive and bring it into mainstream mental health services in order that it is not a parallel process. The HSE has invested in nine posts to look at the issue of co-ordination. The process is multifaceted and must be culturally sensitive and understand the needs of priority groups. There is training associated with this and we hope to develop it further based on needs in local areas.