Budget 2022 saw another record budget allocation for mental health services of €1.149 billon. This is an increase of €47 million on 2021, comprising €24 million for new developments, €13 million for existing level of service and €10 million for mental health initiatives in response to Covid.
The €13 million for existing level of service has been allocated to the HSE as part of its overall budget for core mental health services and details of the services to be provided will be finalised in the context of the National Service Plan 2022 process.