Written answers

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Department of Health

Health Services Staff

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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332. To ask the Minister for Health to outline the primary role and responsibilities of the National Director for Mental Health before this post was discontinued; the date this role was discontinued; to clarify which individuals in the HSE have assumed the roles and responsibilities previously held by the National Director for Mental Health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45898/23]

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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333. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the role of National Director for Mental Health within the HSE was discontinued; if, in light of the Mental Health Commission’s call for its reinstatement, if he will agree to this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45899/23]

Photo of Mary ButlerMary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 332 and 333 together.

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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