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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: It should be noted that the Mental Health Commission is an independent regulator established under the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission has statutory responsibility for supporting and assisting in the development and improvement of mental health services. Department officials directed this query to the Mental Health Commission and the following is their response: "The work of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Sep 2023)

Mary Butler: ...relation to the 2024 Estimates. Until these discussions are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter. However, I am committed to ensuring the continued enhancement of mental health services through the allocation of additional funding for mental health in 2024. The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services is shown by significant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (3 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to Mental Health Services, bringing the total 2021 mental health budget to €1,076 billion, which is the biggest mental health budget on record. This emphasises the Government’s continued commitment to mental health and the priority it deserves in these unsettling times. €23 million has been allocated to commence...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission (16 Jan 2018)

Jim Daly: The Mental Health Commission is an independent body which was set up in 2002. Its functions are set out in the Mental Health Act 2001. The main functions are to promote, encourage and foster high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to protect the interests of patients who are involuntarily admitted to a mental health approved centre. Responsibilities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Report (16 Jul 2013)

Kathleen Lynch: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1057 and 1060 together. The Government has prioritised the reform of the mental health service in line with A Vision for Change. This commitment was clearly shown in the Programme for Government which provides for the ring-fencing of €35 million from within the overall health budget to develop community mental health services and to ensure early...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 May 2008)

John Moloney: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides a modern framework within which people who have a mental disorder and require treatment or protection can be cared for and treated. It puts in place mechanisms by which the standards, care and treatment in mental health services can be monitored, inspected and regulated. Sections 1 to 5, 7 and 31 to 55 of the Mental Health Act 2001 were commenced in April...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2024 is approximately €1.3 billion, which is the fourth year in a row in which the mental health budget has been increased. This increase in funding for mental health services represents a significant investment which will enable continued policy implementation and service improvement in line with our national mental health policy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (17 Jan 2024)

Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2024 is approximately €1.3 billion, which is the fourth year in a row in which the mental health budget has been increased. This increase in funding for mental health services represents a significant investment which will enable continued policy implementation and service improvement in line with our national mental health policy,...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: General Scheme of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Feb 2022)

Ms Fiona Coyle: Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghlacadh leis an gCathaoirleach agus le baill an choiste as an gcuireadh teacht in bhur láthair inniu. Mental Health Reform is Ireland’s national coalition on mental health, with more than 75 member organisations working together for progressive reform of mental health services and supports in Ireland. Mental Health Reform is a...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Dec 2007)

Jimmy Devins: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change", which was launched in January 2006, acknowledges links between social inclusion and mental ill-health and the pervasive impact of stigma and discrimination on those experiencing mental ill-health. The report provides strong evidence linking poverty and mental ill-health and recognises the impact that the lack of...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (31 Jan 2006)

Seán Power: Mental health promotion is a very broad concept involving any action to enhance the mental well-being of individuals, families or communities. My Department is committed to the promotion of positive mental health as recognised in the recently published A Vision for Change: Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy. This new policy recommends that "mental health promotion should be...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (20 Feb 2007)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 and 204 together. In the first two months following the full commencement of the Mental Health Act 2001, i.e. November and December 2006, there were 207 involuntary admissions to approved centres. In the same period, a total of 175 mental health tribunals were held. 151 mental health tribunals affirmed the involuntary admission/renewal orders and 24...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The total allocation for mental health services in budget 2023 is more than €1.2 billion. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short-term and medium-term measures in our mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. We are enhancing mental health supports across a broad continuum. These range from mental health promotion, prevention and early...

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: First Stage (8 Oct 2020)

Mark Ward: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to place mental health on parity with physical health; to improve provision of mental health services; to increase the quality of care for those in mental health services; and to provide for related matters. For too long, mental health has been the Cinderella of the health services. Years of neglect, under-investment and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The development of all aspects of mental health services remains a priority for Government. This is reflected in the current Programme for Government, Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, and the HSE National Service Plans. 2022 will see another record spend of €1.149 billion for mental health services. This includes an additional €47 million on...

Social Housing Policy: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (30 Sep 2015)

Dan Neville: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I wish to deal with a specific area, which is homelessness and people with serious mental health issues. Our mental health is as important as our physical health and it is essential for Ireland's economic and social recovery. Whether personally or through family, friends or colleagues, everyone is likely to be affected by mental...

Seanad: Mental Health Services (19 Nov 2009)

Michael Finneran: I thank Senator Corrigan for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on the developments within the national forensic mental health service. At the outset I should explain that statistics are not available regarding the number of people with an intellectual disability or Asperger's syndrome who are at present in prison or awaiting trial. As the Senator...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Oct 2008)

John Moloney: The WHO programme to which the Deputy refers is concerned with the treatment gap for mental disorders in the developing world. In this country, substantial resources have been invested in mental health in recent years. Since 1997, expenditure on mental health services has trebled from €326 million to €984 million in 2006. In 2007, an estimated €1 billion was spent on these services,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Oct 2023)

Mary Butler: As you will be aware, as Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People I take the Budget Estimates very seriously. The Department of Health is currently engaging in dialogue with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and the HSE in relation to the 2024 Estimates. Until these discussions are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (18 Sep 2012)

Kathleen Lynch: My World Survey, Ireland's first comprehensive national study of youth mental health which was launched on 16th May by Headstrong - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health and UCD School of Psychology tracks evidence of the damaging link between drinking behaviour and mental health in young people. Mental health is a priority for the Government including the mental health of our young...