Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

I will respond to the issues raised by Senators White and Feeney. Ten days ago, four beds were opened in Galway to cater for adolescents with psychiatric problems. A number of beds will be opened shortly on the north side of Dublin and in Cork. I understand that 15 of the 120 consultants who are being recruited at present will work in child and adolescent psychiatry. Substantial investment is being made in that area. We are catching up as far as these services are concerned.