Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 240: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the housing strategy will be published in order that the provisions for mental health remain intact; if comprehensive guidelines will be included relating to persons with mental health issues; if he will clarify the agency responsible for providing housing supports for persons with mental problems; and the way support will be delivered. [10741/10]

Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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The Government's Housing Policy Statement, Delivering Homes, Sustaining Communities, reflects the commitment in Towards 2016 to develop a national housing strategy for people with a disability which will have particular regard to the housing needs of people with a mental health disability. The strategy is being developed in conjunction with a National Advisory Group, chaired by my Department and involving the Department of Health and Children, the HSE, social partners and other relevant stakeholders, including the National Disability Authority. Work on the strategy is at an advanced stage and it is expected that the work of the National Advisory Group will be completed by April 2010.

Decisions in relation to the contents of the strategy and its publication will be matters for the Government. It is not possible, therefore, to provide further information on specific aspects at this time.