James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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83. To ask the Minister for Health if analysis has been completed or studies carried out on the number of admissions and renewal orders revoked before a mental health tribunal is held. [20959/16]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The figures sought by the Deputy for the years 2012 to 2016 in relation to the number of Admissions and Renewal Orders revoked before Mental Health Tribunal is held are set out in the following table.

* Figures to end April 2016

Previously, the Deputy had sought figures for the numbers of involuntary patients who, having had their admission or renewal order revoked, sought to have their Mental Health Tribunal take place and I promised to get back to him with the relevant figures when available. I have been in further contact with the Mental Health Commission who have now advised me that having examined the matter, the information available to them regarding hearings held pursuant to Section 28(5) of the Mental Health Act 2001 may be incomplete and it is not currently possible with their current system to provide the specific information requested.