Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 207: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views in relation to a submission (details supplied); the proposals that are to take place in relation to this matter; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21492/07]

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the new programmes in, or approaches to, training and employment for people with mental health problems that have been adopted, or are planned by her Department; and if she will implement this recommendation as outlined in a Vision for Change. [21563/07]

Jimmy Devins (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 and 218 together.

The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change", which was launched in January 2006, provides a framework for action to develop a modern, high quality mental health services for a seven to ten year period. The Report represents Government policy and is the basis for the future development of our mental health services.

The recommendations in "A Vision for Change" that relate to employment and training are the responsibility of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.