Mental Health Services Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Ceisteanna (399)

Tom Neville

Ceist:

399. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Minister for Health if there was finding unspent from 2019 in the mental health services; if so, the amount; and the location in which this funding was provided. [43427/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Budget 2019 provided an additional €55m for mental health services. €33m has been drawn down, while a further €10m is awaiting sanction.

The management of the remaining €12m funding for 2019 will be agreed with the HSE in the coming weeks.