Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree that, going forward, it will be very challenging. My concern is that we ensure that mental healthcare has a solid foundation in the RHA structure from the get-go and that it is constantly there. My hope is that the work we do on the Sub-Committee on Mental Health can support the HSE on that in some way.

Many key areas of the Government's mental health policy, such as dual diagnosis and recovery and young people's mental health, have important cross-departmental implications. Will the witnesses comment a little on what is being done to ensure there is effective co-operation across Departments and other relevant agencies? Cross-departmental work is so important, as is that interagency co-operation. It is vital. I ask the witnesses to say a little about that.