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Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Questions (704)

Mark Ward

Question:

704. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the health budget that is dedicated to mental health provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/21]

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The National Service Plan 2021, which gives the total allocation for Mental Health Services for 2021, has not yet been approved.

Between 2012 and 2020 the allocation for Mental Health Services has increased by 46%, or €324 million.  Mental Health continues to be a priority for the Government. Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to HSE Mental Health Services, signifying the Government’s continued commitment to mental health and the priority it deserves.

Of the €50 million addition funding announced for 2021, €23 million has been allocated to commence the implementation of many of the short-term recommendations of Sharing the Vision in 2021. €15 million will assist with evolving challenges arising from Covid-19. The remaining €12 million, will help address existing level of service costs.

Mental Health Funding as a Percentage of Health Budget 2012 - 2020

Year

Allocation (NSP) - €m

% of Total Health Budget

2012

707.0

5.7%

2013

733.0

5.8%

2014

765.8

6.5%

2015

791.6

6.2%

2016

826.6

6.1%

2017

853.1

6.4%

2018

917.8

6.7%

2019

987.4

6.3%

2020

1,031.3

5.2%*

*As per June 2020 Revised Estimates incorporating Covid-19 Funding.  5.8% as per Dec 2019 Revised Estimates.

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