Mental Health Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2014

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Ceisteanna (642)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

642. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health with regard to mental health, if his Department will provide formal support and funding for the continuation and further development of USI’s successful More Talk, More Action campaign in conjunction with several mental health organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27251/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Funding of specific mental health services and initiatives is a matter for the HSE in the first instance and needs to be considered in light of the resources available and the relevant service priorities. I have therefore referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.