Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 90: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the steps she will take to deal with the findings of the survey by the Irish Psychiatric Association carried out by persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8991/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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I understand that the full details of the survey referred to by the Deputy have yet to be published. From the limited information available at this time, it appears that this survey highlights operational issues relating to the timing of appointments to key posts in the mental health services.

The Health Act 2004 provided for the Health Service Executive, which was established on 1 January 2005. Under the Act, the executive has the responsibility to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes the appointment of consultant psychiatrists and multi-disciplinary mental health teams. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Health Service Executive to investigate the matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy.