Dan Neville (Limerick West, Fine Gael)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will extend the remit of the Health Information and Quality Authority which was established under the Health Act 2007 to cater for the mental health services. [14602/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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The Mental Health Commission is an independent statutory body established under the Mental Health Act 2001. The role of the Commission is to promote high standards in the delivery of mental health services and ensure the interests of those involuntarily admitted to Approved Centres are protected. The Inspectorate of Mental Health Services is an integral part of the Commission. I am satisfied that the Commission is the proper competent authority to oversee our mental health services.