Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
404. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Health his plans to invest €55 million for mental health services in Budget 2018 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43025/17]
View answerMental health is a priority for this Government. Since 2012, around €140 million has been added to the HSE Mental Health Budget, which now totals over €850 million. This is a significant increase, and the Programme for Partnership Government gives a clear commitment to further increasing our mental health budget annually, as resources allow, to expand existing services. Further investment in the Mental Health Services will be announced in Budget 2018.
