Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024
62. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the National Clinical Programme funding for self-harm and suicide related Ideation; the level of new funding for self-harm and suicide related ideation; and when the National Clinical Programme will be operating at full capacity. [1335/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question asked by the Deputy may be delayed in receiving a response directly from the HSE.
