51. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the rationale for allocating time -related savings on the recruitment of mental health staff to other services and the reason these cannot be retained for other mental health services of investment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8592/16]

As this is a detailed service issue this question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. If you have not received a reply within 15 working days, please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.