Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

The Tánaiste indicated that there were suggestions made about how private sector investment might assist in the development of psychiatric services. In the past, psychiatric services have not received the level of investment that we would have liked. The question of how the Government will proceed is a matter for the Government. I am not aware of any specific proposals currently before the Government. I noted the Tánaiste's comments and in due course, the Government will consider proposals that come forward.

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