I am informed that the South Western Health Board has no plans to close this service. However the board continues to examine the future direction of the services being provided from Courthall in light of the overall development of child and adolescent psychiatric in the Eastern Regional Health Authority. As part of the ongoing examination, initial discussions have taken place with all interested parties, namely the Northern Area Health Board and staff of the South Western Area Health Board. There will be no change in the status of the services currently being offered from Courthall without comprehensive discussions with all parties. The future direction of the service will remain under review and evaluation.