Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2018
164. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Health if he will identify appropriate avenues of funding which may be available to an organisation (details supplied) in order to assist it in its work promoting positive mental health in primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48456/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health published the Youth Mental Health Task Force report in December 2017. The report recommended several actions to promote mental health in schools that will be rolled out over a period of three years. Since the launch of the report the Department have been working on many initiatives to create awareness and develop training for staff working with young people. There is no specific funding made available directly by the Department of Health to voluntary organisations. Health specific grants are usually provided through the HSE or other lead agencies. I have requested the HSE to make contact with the organisation referred to by the deputy to outline any assistence they may be able to provide.
