Written answers
Tuesday, 12 July 2022
Department of Health
Mental Health Services
Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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954. To ask the Minister for Health the total number of approved centres registered by the mental health commission; the number of centres that were removed from the register; the reason for same by CHO area in each of the years 2002 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37761/22]
Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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955. To ask the Minister for Health if an approved centre that was removed from the register by the mental health commission can still provide inpatient services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37762/22]
Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 954 and 955 together.
Under the Mental Health Act 2001, the Mental Health Commission is responsible for regulation of all mental health approved centres in the state. Attached is a list approved centres registered and deregistered from 1 November 2006 to date, as this was when Part 5, Section 64 of the Mental Health Act 2001 (the 2001 Act) was commenced.
Information for the period 1 January 2002 to 31 October 2006 was published in the Annual Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals. The information will take a little time to extract, however this will be sent on as soon as possible.
Approved centres can only operate if they are registered in accordance with the arrangements set out in Part 5 of the 2001 Act. Section 63 of the 2001 act prohibits the operation of unregistered centres.
| Year | Total Registered Services | Closed Services |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 | 62 | 1 |
| 2008 | 64 | 0 |
| 2009 | 66 | 1 |
| 2010 | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 | 64 | 8 |
| 2012 | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 | 63 | 2 |
| 2014 | 61 | 3 |
| 2015 | 61 | 3 |
| 2016 | 64 | 2 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1 |
| 2018 | 65 | 2 |
| 2019 | 65 | 0 |
| 2020 | 66 | 5 |
| 2021 | 67 | 1 |
| 2022 | 67 | 0 |
Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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956. To ask the Minister for Health the number of inpatient treatment services for people suffering from mental health difficulties that are not registered with the Mental Health Commission by CHO area in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37763/22]
Mary 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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