John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would again refer to the transitionary nature of this legislation. It might be reflected upon that if we were to go through a full process of recruiting a director of mental health services, in line with what is proposed in the amendment, the exact nature of the new organisation we are establishing has not become fully clear yet. If we were to appoint somebody on a full-time basis to a transitionary position, we would be making an error. That is not to say we do not agree that mental health services need to be given the very highest priority.