Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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331. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the promised 251 positions for mental health practitioners in 2014 that have been filled to date; the number of these in the south-east region, and in County Wexford alone; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19464/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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332. To ask the Minister for Health if he will consider opening an acute mental health unit in Wexford General Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19465/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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333. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to open the Maryville Mental Health Centre, New Ross, County Wexford, on a 24-7 basis, in view of the fact that it provides a vital service to the community in an area that is severely under-resourced as regards mental health services, but is currently only operational on a five days per week basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19466/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent)
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334. To ask the Minister for Health his plans, prior to 2011, to establish an acute mental health unit within Wexford General Hospital; if so, the reasons these plans were not followed through; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19467/15]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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As this is a service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.