Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 November 2002

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

 

The role of those who work in the area of mental health is to be commended as are the innovative initiatives in areas such as County Roscommon and County Monaghan. The professionals in this area drive the system, but in regard to these initiatives, Dr. Walsh refers to the inflexibility of the unions. It has to be remembered, however, that in these changing times, much flexibility is being shown by the workers in the unions concerned in adapting to the new demands in training. From talking to workers on the ground, I am aware that morale in this branch of the health service is excellent. That is unusual because when I set out to talk to many of the workers in this area of the health service, I expected morale to be low.

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