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Ireland's mental health care languishes ‘30 years behind UK’ - commission executive

Ireland's mental health system is "30 years behind" its UK counterpart according to the Mental Health Commission's chief executive.

Ireland's mental health care languishes ‘30 years behind UK’ - commission executive

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020 - 06:50

Noel Baker

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Ireland's mental health system is "30 years behind" its UK counterpart according to the Mental Health Commission's chief executive.

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