Written answers

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Department of Health

Mental Health Services

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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201. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1410 of 18 January 2023, the reason resident numbers in a centre (details supplied) continue to reduce following a move to single-room occupancy in the facility during the Covid emergency; the reason vacated placements in the centre are not being taken up by other service-users; if the HSE plans to wind down the service by gradually reducing the provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7691/23]

Photo of Stephen DonnellyStephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Photo of Neasa HouriganNeasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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202. To ask the Minister for Health if the closure of a centre (details supplied) is related to the decision made by the HSE in 2022, and currently under review, to close another centre from the point of view of the HSEs or his Department’s national service-plan for mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7692/23]

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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