Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know that the community and voluntary services that deal with people with dementia around the country do a wonderful job and provide great comfort and consolation to families afflicted by dementia. The law states that when the HSE submits its report to the Minister, the Minister has 21 days to return it to the HSE. An increase of €880 million has been allocated to the Department of Health Vote and I confirm that one of the areas in which we expect a modest improvement in the level of services is mental health. The Minister will examine the HSE proposals, make his recommendations and return them to the HSE for implementation. I hope the modest improvement to which I referred will have an impact in the homes of Donegal and every other location where it is required around the country.

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