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Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this debate

Patricia Ryan: I thank my colleague Deputy Ward for introducing this Bill. It is a very simple Bill, which I hope will have a positive effect on mental health services. We need to place mental health on a par with physical health and improve the provision and quality of mental health services. I have spoken in the House previously about a man whose son was experiencing mental ill health. He felt it...

Mental Health Parity Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (2 May 2018) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael Collins: I am happy to speak on this Bill and I thank Deputy Browne for bring it forward, as I believe mental health is an area in Ireland that has been neglected. According to the Healthy Ireland survey 2015, 10% of the Irish population over the age of 15 have a probable mental health problem at any one time. Everyone has somebody in his or her life who has an issue with mental health, whether it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)

Helen McEntee: Budget 2017 provided significant additional funding for mental health, which means that the HSE funding for this key care programme will increase from around €826 million in 2016 to €851 million next year. New service initiatives on Child and Adolescent Mental Health services are being progressed in the context of finalising both the overall HSE Service Plan 2017 and the more...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (13 Mar 2019)

Jim Daly: The Mental Health Commission was established under the Mental Health Act 2001. The commission’s 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. Accordingly, the Mental Health Act 2001 states that the Inspector of Mental Health...

Covid-19 (Health) - Statements (14 May 2020)

James Browne: As mental health spokesperson, I pay particular tribute to those front-line staff working in our mental health facilities and sympathise with and offer my condolences to those who have died since I last spoke in this Chamber. I will focus on what is sometimes referred to as the third and fourth wave in any pandemic, which has a particular impact on the mental health of our society and...

Written Answers — Mental Health Strategy: Mental Health Strategy (27 Jan 2009)

John Moloney: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, 'A Vision for Change' provides a framework for action to develop modern, high quality mental health services over a seven to ten year period. Some 80% of the recommendations of the Report are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. In January 2008, the HSE published an interim implementation plan for 'A Vision for Change'...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Guidelines (13 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: Significant progress has been made on implementation of A Vision for Change, underpinned by the substantial additional funding provided by Government since 2012. The HSE budget for mental health services is over €850m this year for mental health. All aspects of adult and child and adolescent services are being developed, including acute and community based services, along with...

Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2019)

Jackie Cahill: Our mental health services are one of the greatest issues of concern to people. There is increasing concern for the well-being of our young people in particular. The tragedies that are visiting them in all too great numbers are a worry, with solutions that are too vague and not properly resourced. The recent annual report of the Mental Health Commission and the report of the Inspector of...

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

Mary Butler: The development of all aspects of mental health services, including those for children and young people, remains a priority for Government. This is reflected in the current Programme for Government, the new policySharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, and the significant additional funding given to HSE Mental Health services in Budget 2021. I secured, in the recent Budget,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (17 May 2016)

Simon Harris: Since 2012, significant efforts to prioritise mental health care have been made. We have provided €160 million in additional ring-fenced funding up to the end of 2016 and approved approximately 1,500 new posts for mental health, to modernise services in line with A Vision for Changeand Programme for Government 2011-2016 commitments. This includes €35 million provided for 2016,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 198, inclusive, together. On Budget Day 2022 an additional €10 million for mental health services and supports was announced by Minister McGrath. The funding was provided as a once-off measure. To ensure that as many individuals as possible benefit from this funding, over €7 million will be allocated to improve the experiences of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)

Mary Butler: In February 2021, €10 million in once-off funding as part of Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead, aimed at increasing mental health supports in response to the pandemic, was announced. Proposals for initiatives under the funding have been finalised and preparatory work has commenced. Funding will be released to the HSE in January 2022. Initiatives will include...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I am aware of the press release issued by Mental Health Reform on October 12th. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Commission Reports (28 Nov 2017)

Simon Harris: The Mental Health Commission customarily conducts an overview of national mental health services in Ireland. The Inspector of Mental Health Services analyses each of the Community Health Organisations and produces her findings in a report. This includes Community Health Organisation 8, in which Co. Louth is based. The most recent Overview of Mental Health Services Report was 2016. This...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Funding (24 Jun 2014)

Kathleen Lynch: This Government has prioritised the reform of our mental health services in line with A Vision for Change and is committed in particular to the delivery of more and better quality care in the community. Towards this end, funding of €70 million and 890 posts have been provided to develop our community mental health services in 2012 and 2013. In Budget 2014, the Government again...

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael Collins: Mental health must become a national priority as Ireland moves to a space where the pandemic has subsided. In its pre-budget submission, the Rural Independent Group sought an increase in funding of at least €85 million for mental health services this year to deal with the emerging mental health crisis in Ireland. Historical underinvestment has left us with mental health services that...

Seanad: Mental Health Services (11 Jul 2012)

Jillian van Turnhout: In December last, I praised the budget 2012 commitment to invest €35 million in mental health services, of which €23 million was dedicated to developing community mental health teams for adults and children. Along with many others with an interest in mental health, I was alarmed to read in a newspaper report over the weekend in The Irish Times that part of the €35 million investment in...

Seanad: Mental Health Commission Report 2005: Statements (19 Oct 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I welcome the publication of the Annual Report of the Mental Health Commission 2005, which includes the report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services. The report relates to the year 2005. I acknowledge the important role the Mental Health Commission and the inspectorate play in providing an accurate and detailed account of services in the mental health sector. The Mental Health...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Dec 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 192 and 193 together. 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...

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2017)

James Browne: ...the House to do that. I thank the Taoiseach and the Minister for facilitating the Bill which is being debated this morning. Last year, I was honoured to be appointed Fianna Fáil spokesperson on mental health. When I was appointed, Deputy Micheál Martin asked me to try to ensure real and credible change was brought about in mental health and to co-operate across the floor in...