Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 November 2002

Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements.

 

The inspector referred to the diet of patients in the mid-western and south eastern regions and I ask the Minister of State to look at that. Patients need to be properly looked after and to get a staple diet. I do not wish to rehash what other Senators have said but concur with much of what they said, in particular what Senator Ryan said about recognising that the mental health services have come some way. They have, however, a long way to go and I have no doubt the Minister of State will advance them. I pay tribute to St. Cronan's workshop in Roscrea which does marvellous work with mentally handicapped young people. It is amazing to see the talents they have. Units such as that which are backed by the local community and by people who give their time voluntarily to raise funds and so on do marvellous work. I ask the Minister of State to help people and communities such as that who provide a tremendous service.

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