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Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Disability Funding and Disability Proofing Budget 2019: Discussion (24 Apr 2018) See 1 other result from this debate

Ms Kate Mitchell: I thank the Chairman and committee members for inviting Mental Health Reform to appear this afternoon. Mental Health Reform is the national coalition on mental health in Ireland. It comprises 64 member organisations. We advocate for improved mental health services and the social inclusion of people with mental health difficulties. We very much welcome the opportunity...

Written Answers — Appointments to State Boards: Appointments to State Boards (15 May 2012)

James Reilly: ...Appointed VHI Martin Sisk Ordinary Member 15/03/2012 VHI Ambrose Mcloughlin Ordinary Member 15/03/2012 VHI John Melvin Ordinary Member 15/03/2012 VHI Ruth Barrington Ordinary Member 28/03/2012 Mental Health Commission Maeve Doyle Ordinary Member 05/04/2012 Mental Health Commission Anne Jeffers Ordinary Member 05/04/2012 Mental Health Commission Francis Xavier Flanagan Ordinary...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Funding and Budgeting of Mental Health Services: Health Service Executive (22 Nov 2017)

Ms Anne O'Connor: I thank the Chairman for the invitation to attend today's meeting. Members will have received a separate briefing document which sets out details on mental health finances and governance. As outlined in the 2017 HSE mental health division operational plan, the mental health division remains focused on providing and developing mental health services across the country....

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 Services (25 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. The additional allocation includes €23...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2022)

Mary Butler: ...to the 2023 Estimates. Until these discussions are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter. Be assured, however, that I am committed to the continued enhancement of mental health services and that this will be reflected in the funding allocated for mental health in 2023. The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services, is shown...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Developments in Mental Health Services: Discussion (29 May 2019)

Dr. Shari McDaid: I thank the Chair and the members for inviting Mental Health Reform to come before the committee to discuss developments in mental health services. We welcome the attention that is being given by the committee to the area of mental health. By way of background, the prevalence and impact of mental health difficulties is significant and growing. At any time, one in ten...

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 Act Review (1 Feb 2017)

Helen McEntee: The position of my Department, and the HSE, in relation to the question raised by the Deputy is broadly guided by the Mental Health Act, 2001, and also by reference to mental health as outlined in "A Vision for Change". There are many different definitions and descriptions surrounding concepts of mental health, which can reflect also different cultures or degrees of importance on different...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (24 Oct 2023)

Mary Butler: ...of recommendations related to both digital technologies and accessibility, and the Department of Health continues to progress these through policy and strategy implementation processes to promote mental health at population level, as well as optimising the use of telehealth/telepsychiatry for service delivery. The Mental Health Unit of the Department of Health continues to work...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2023 (20 Sep 2022)

Mary Butler: ...relation to the 2023 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 2023. The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services, is shown by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2023 (20 Sep 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Butler: ...relation to the 2023 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 2023. The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services, is shown by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Sep 2022)

Mary Butler: ...relation to the 2023 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 2023. The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services, is shown by...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (14 Jun 2005)

Tim O'Malley: Under the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2001, the previous office of the inspector of mental hospitals has been replaced with the office of the inspector of mental health services, which is part of the Mental Health Commission. Dr. Teresa Carey has been appointed to the position of inspector of mental health services and, together with her team of assistant inspectors, has commenced a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Youth Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Oct 2019)

Ms Kate Mitchell: I thank the committee for inviting Mental Health Reform to appear before it today to discuss youth mental health. Mental Health Reform is Ireland’s leading national coalition on mental health. With over 75 member organisations, we work together to drive progressive reform of mental health services and supports in Ireland. In partnership with our membership, many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 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: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The National Clinical Programmes (NCPs) are part of the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) in the HSE. The Mental Health Clinical Programmes are a joint initiative between this office, HSE Mental Health Services, and the College of Psychiatry of Ireland. The overarching aim of the NCPs is to standardise quality evidence based practice across the Mental Health Services. The NCPs for...

Select Committee on the Future of Healthcare: Community and Social Care Support: Discussion (9 Nov 2016)

Dr. Shari McDaid: I thank the committee for giving Mental Health Reform this opportunity, which we very much appreciate, to try to put mental health at the heart of the future vision for health care in Ireland. Mental health is a cross-cutting issue that is deeply entrenched in every aspect of Irish society. In 2015, the European Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-being, to which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (13 Jan 2021)

Mary Butler: Future funding for Mental Health Services was considered as part of the 2021 Budget and was progressed in the context of the main Government Pandemic Plan, rather than in the HSE Winter Plan. The development of all aspects of mental health services remains a priority for Government. This is reflected in the current Programme for Government, the new policy, Sharing the Vision - A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Apr 2024)

Mary Butler: The Government is committed to enhancing mental health services, which will involve service improvement and reform, in addition to funding increases. With regard to funding for mental health services, 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...