Report on Central Mental Hospital a shocking indictment of Govt indifference
– Services for the mentally ill shameful, says Gormley
Statement by Green Party Health spokesperson John Gormley TD:
“The Mental Health Commission’s report on the Central Mental Hospital in Dublin is a shocking indictment of this Government’s indifference to mental illness. It confirms that some of the most vulnerable people in our society have been shunted into an institution and forgotten about.
“The report’s findings contrast sharply with the glossy, Celtic Tiger image that the Government tries to portray of this country in the run up to the election. The sad fact is that services for the mentally ill are shameful. While some wealthy people are doing well, there are many sections of our society who continue to suffer.
“The Government cannot shirk its responsibilities on this issue. I sincerely hope that the report’s recommendations will be fully and quickly implemented. I will ask that the Dáil debates this report when it resumes,” concluded Deputy Gormley.