I propose to take Questions Nos. 723 and 725 together.
Budget 2020 allocated an additional €39 million to HSE Mental Health Services for the year, bringing the annual budget to €1.026 billion. This was an increase of €315m, or around 45%, since 2012.
€13 million of the €39 million was for new developments, including the opening of the new Portrane Forensic Hospital. €26 million is for other costs, including pay.
Of the €13 million, €7.5 million has been drawn down to date, in two lots in quarter 2 and quarter 3. The remaining €5.5 million is expected to be drawn down by the HSE before year end.
An additional €2.2 million has been allocated for the joint Department of Health and HSE psychosocial campaign. This funding has enhanced digital technologies and online counselling supports via NGO partners, to address mild to moderate mental health issues experienced by some people as a result of Covid-19. This funding will be released to the HSE as part of the additional health funding announced by the Government in June for Covid-19 costs.