Written answers

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Department of Health

Mental Health Services

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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217. To ask the Minister for Health if Owenacurra Centre residents who have been offered new placements in Garnish House have been informed that this is a temporary placement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50678/22]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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218. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which unit 3, St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire is acceptable as an alternative placement for Owenacurra Centre residents given the scale of concerns raised by the Mental Health Commission concerning this facility in recent inspection reports, along with its remote location, poor transport links and shared rooms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50679/22]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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