James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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218. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the 34 posts in the national forensic mental health service, which are required in order to meet more secure therapeutic environments for those persons who meet the criteria for section 21.2 of the Mental Health Act, that have been filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17658/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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.

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the seven dietician-clinical nurse specialists, required in 2016 to address the physical health needs of persons with severe and enduring mental illness, that have so far been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17659/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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.

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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220. To ask the Minister for Health regarding progressing the implementation of the three existing clinical programmes in mental health services, the number of the two clinical leads, 12 local programme co-ordinators and 18 early intervention for psychosis workers, which have to be appointed in 2016, that are in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17660/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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.