Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of cross-departmental meetings that have taken place between her and the Department of Education and Skills or the Department of Health specifically in respect of children's mental health policy; if there is a cross-departmental committee responsible for this area; if she will provide details on same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32862/11]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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There have been no such meetings to date. I have had discussions with my colleague the Minister for Health on a range of policy issues which impact on both Departments including the issue of mental health. This is an important policy area for the Departments. My Department is presently considering the arrangements to be put in place.