Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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757. To ask the Minister for Health if parental alienation syndrome is recognised here; his plans to address the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17350/20]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Parental alienation describes a process through which a child becomes estranged from a parent as the result of the psychological manipulation of another parent.

It appears, however, that international opinion is divided as to whether or not this is as a mental health disorder.

My Department will make further enquiries seeking an update in relation to this matter and will reply separately to the Deputy in due course.