Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will progress the matter if the Deputy sends me the detail of the issue. The public representative has a key role to play in the delivery of mental health service. As a Minister of State, I very much value the opinion, contribution, input and engagement of my Oireachtas colleagues who represent all the stakeholders in the delivery of mental health care.

By and large there are not many adversarial issues among Oireachtas Members in the mental health area. There is co-operation, goodwill and uniformity for the most part. Most people want to be constructive and that goes across all parties and none. As long as I am a Minister of State I will ensure the Oireachtas Member plays the key role he or she rightly should in the delivery of mental health services.

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