194 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of young people currently in adult units of the mental health services. [36846/06]

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

195 Mr. J. Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children her plans to introduce specialist services and treatment facilities for 16 to 18 year olds with mental illness to bring Ireland into line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36847/06]

The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.