James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

The Minister referred to counsellors and nurses. Will they be employed by the Health Service Executive or Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, given that the former is operating a recruitment ban? On the Central Mental Hospital, I cited the arguments made by a number of robust organisations. What does the Minister have to say to them? Is he taking on board their arguments or will he proceed with the current plans?

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