Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2023
363. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of the €4 million for improving regulatory compliance in mental health in-patient services in alignment with Mental Health Commission regulations, which was announced in the health budget press conference; the way that the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2322/23]
View answerBudget 2023 contained a €4 million allocation for minor works to improve regulatory compliance in mental health in-patient services in alignment with Mental Health Commission regulations.
As happens each year following the Budget, detailed discussions are progressing between the Department and HSE to improve Mental Health care arising from Budget 2023 and in the context of preparing the HSE National Service Plan (NSP) for 2023. Further detail in relation to this allocation will be agreed as part of the finalisation of the NSP.
