Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018
150. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Health the amount of the additional €55 million in funding for mental health services announced in budget 2019 which will be allocated to suicide prevention in each CHO area; and the moneys which will specifically be allocated to County Louth. [42591/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2019 allocated an additional €84 million to mental health services, bringing the Mental Health budget to almost €1 billion, an increase of 40% on 2012. €35 million is apportioned for new developments, while €20 million is for the further growth of projects commenced in 2018. New developments will be progressed in the context of both the overall HSE Service Plan 2019, and the more detailed regional Operational Plan for Mental Health. These will be published by the HSE in the near future.
