Written answers

Tuesday, 20 February 2007

Department of Health and Children

Mental Health Services

10:00 am

Photo of Pádraic McCormackPádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will confirm that there has been full co-operation from all professional staff in regard to all sections of the Mental Health Act 2001 which came into force in November 2006; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6236/07]

Tim O'Malley (Limerick East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Department of Health and Children, the Health Service Executive and the Mental Health Commission worked closely together to ensure the successful implementation of the Mental Health Act 2001. The HSE established a National Steering Group supported by a Liaison Team to prepare for the full implementation of the Act. These groups worked closely with mental health service managers, clinicians and service users to ensure the smooth transition to the legislative environment. I am informed that there has been a high level of co-operation from all professional staff in regard to the operation of the Mental Health Act 2001.

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