Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 October 2021
247. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the areas in which the €13 million allocated for existing mental health services in Budget 2022 will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51495/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraBudget 2022 saw another record budget allocation for mental health services of €1.149 billon. This is an increase of €47 million on 2021, comprising €24 million for new developments, €13 million for existing level of service and €10 million for mental health initiatives in response to Covid.
The €13 million for existing level of service has been allocated to the HSE as part of its overall budget for core mental health services and details of the services to be provided will be finalised in the context of the National Service Plan 2022 process.
