Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 October 2021
245. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the percentage of the health budget that is dedicated to mental health provision in each of the years 2019 to 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51493/21]
View answer254. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the total mental health budget between 2020 to 2022, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51502/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 254 together.
The final allocation for all health service areas is set out in the relevant HSE National Service Plans. The Mental Health Services allocations for the years 2019 – 2022, as set out in the relevant Plans, are set out in the table below. The precise allocation for 2022 will be finalised as part of the National Service Plan process for 2022:
|
Year |
Allocation per NSP |
% of Health Budget |
|
2019 |
€0.987b |
6.3% |
|
2020 |
€1.031b |
5.2% |
|
2021 |
€1.114b |
5.4% |
|
2022 |
€1.149b |
5.4% |
An additional €10 million was announced last week, as a once off funding measure, for investment in mental health services in 2021, with a particular focus on supporting the community and voluntary pillar.
Budget 2022 highlights the Government’s continued commitment to mental health by the allocation of an additional €47 million to the HSE Mental Health Services Budget, comprising €24 million for new developments, €13 million for existing level of service and €10 million in once off funding for COVID-19.
