Jimmy Devins (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fianna Fail)

I was not consulted in 2006 and 2007 for the simple reason I was not in this job. A Vision for Change is Government policy. As the Deputy knows, we have set up a monitoring group in the Department to closely monitor implementation of A Vision for Change. The most recent report, an interim report, for which I specifically asked on assuming this office, stated that responsibility for A Vision for Change in the HSE lacked the clarity associated with the recommended national mental health service directorate. I outlined a few more issues, all which are available in the Department. The HSE board approved its implementation plan for A Vision for Change on 14 February last. The plan outlines the key priorities which will be implemented——

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