Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There was some discussion earlier about the north inner city. In that regard and, more broadly, in respect of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill and prescription medicines, will the Minister confirm to the Dáil that this legislation will be taken and will proceed through the Dáil before it rises for the summer recess? That certainly would give heart to the people in the north inner city and beyond.

The Government commitments to mental health services in the programme for Government seem opaque and non-specific. I note that A Vision for Change is up for review. I note also that the Psychiatric Nurses Association of Ireland meets today to consider what industrial action it might take. Will the Minister tell us when we will see an implementation plan for investment and development in our very overstretched mental health services?

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