Suicide Prevention

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (721)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor

Question:

721. Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor asked the Minister for Health if he will provide, in tabular format, the total sum that was spent by his Department each and every year since and including 2008 on suicide prevention and-or awareness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7288/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Funding for suicide prevention is provided to the National Office for Suicide Prevention by the HSE from its overall budget for mental health. Funding provided in the years 2008 to 2012 is as follows:

Year	Funding
-	€m
2008	4.5
2009	4.3
2010	3.7
2011	4.1
2012	7.1

In relation to 2012, I have asked the HSE for details of the actual spend on suicide prevention and awareness and I will provide the Deputy with the information requested as soon as possible.