Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021
658. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the €10 million one-off funding for mental health that was announced in Budget 2022; the person or body who benefits from this; the way they were selected; if it will be used by the end of 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56149/21]
View answerAn additional €10 million in funding was made available in 2021 aimed at supporting mental health services provided in the community. Officials in my Department and in the HSE are working together to scope out options and progress proposals aimed at utilising the fund.
Of note, a total of €1.149 billion was allocated to mental health in Budget 2022. This builds on unprecedented levels of investment in mental health over the last number of years. It provides an additional €47 million for next year and comprises €24 million for new developments, €13 million for existing levels of service and €10 million in once off funding for COVID.
