Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta as a cuid cheiste. Tháinig an coiste maoirseachta maidir leis A Vision For Change le chéile i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2017 chun an straitéis ar meabhairshláinte - A Vision For Change - a athnuachan.

Aontaíodh creatlach oibre a chinnteoidh go gcríochneofar obair an choiste maoirseachta roimh dheireadh na bliana. The A Vision for Change oversight committee was convened in October 2017 with the objective of updating the A Vision for Change mental health strategy. An work plan has been agreed and will ensure that the work of the oversight group will be completed before the end of the year. The priority considerations of the oversight group include but are not limited to primary prevention, early intervention and positive mental health; integration of care and delivery systems between primary and secondary services; development of e-mental health responses; workforce planning, forecasting and skill mix, including mechanisms to attract and retain staff; the emerging needs of vulnerable groups such as people with comorbidities and specialist needs, as informed by the relevant programmes; the development of research data and evaluation capability to ensure achievement of best mental health outcomes can be demonstrated with the resources available; and proposing policy changes or enhancements that will benefit all those engaged with mental health services, with a particular emphasis on social inclusion and the needs of vulnerable groups, with the focus on reducing stigma and discrimination. The oversight group is determined that its work will focus on developing measurable outcomes and has emphasised the importance of stakeholder and focus groups in the formation of final recommendations. Those consultations are anticipated to commence in the near future. Subgroups have considered how best to build on existing policies and resources and have agreed there should be a focus on identifying gaps in current policy.

Gabh mo leithscéal, ach níor thuig mé an cheist iomlán. I did not pick up all the question. Cén ionad? Cén áit? B'fhéidir gur ionad i nGaillimh atá i gceist. I am sorry, but I did not quite pick it all up.

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