Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 November 2002

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

 

On the question of acute wards, Senator Daly mentioned what had been done in that regard in County Clare. The same has been done in several areas; I will not delay the House by mentioning them again, but they are shining examples of what can be done. We should strive to focus on the positive side of mental health and not dwell on the Dickensian aspects, although we had to learn about the appalling conditions people with mental health problems and their families had to put up with in the past, from which we have come a long way. I welcome the challenge Senator Ryan put down to me and the Government, but it is up to people like him—

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