Budget 2018

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Questions (285)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

285. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the amount of funding that has been allocated in budget 2018 for mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43477/17]

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Minister of State at the Department of Health

Budget 2018 made allowance for an additional €59 million for Mental Health Services for 2018. €35 million is made up of the €20 million continuing cost in 2018 of developments initiated in 2017, combined with a further €15 million for further new developments. €24 million will fund pay-related costs. In addition, the Minister for Health has committed to a further €55 million to be made available for mental health services in 2019.

This increase will result in a Mental Health Budget of €912.1 million, an increase of €200 million, or 28%, since 2012. In addition, the Minister for Health has committed to a further €55 million to be made available for mental health services in 2019.

Question No. 286 answered with Question No. 280.