John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 238: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the working group which was established by the Mental Health Commission will make rules providing for the use of ECT under the Mental Health Act 2001 to finalise these rules; if there is a need for the appointment of an ombudsman for mental health; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26249/05]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Mental Health Commission has established a multidisciplinary working group to prepare the rules to which the Deputy referred. The working group is expected to complete its work by the end of the year. In view of the many safeguards afforded by the Mental Health Act 2001, including the establishment of the Mental Health Commission and the appointment of the inspector of mental health services, there are no plans for the establishment of an Ombudsman for Mental Health.