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Mental Health Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Ceisteanna (1002)

David Cullinane

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1002. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing and maintaining an implementation group for Sharing the Vision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21129/20]

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The new national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision – A National Mental Health Policy for Everyone proposes that a National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) be established to oversee implementation of the policy. The Committee will be mandated to drive reconfiguration, monitor progress against outcomes and deliver on the commitments made in this policy.

Planning for the establishment of the NIMC and associated implementation structures is underway and will be subject to ministerial approval in due course.

Budget 2020 saw the Government continue its commitment to mental health by increasing funding by €39 million to €1.026 billion. This represents an increase of over €315 m since 2012, or 45%.

€13 million of the 2020 funding increase is for the continued roll-out of new developments in 2020, including the new National Forensic Hospital in Portrane and progression of the refreshed national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.

Beyond 2020, proposed new developments will be assessed as part of the annual estimates process.

This will include any costs accrued in establishing and maintaining the NIMC.

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