Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Will the Government give a commitment to prioritise increased funding for mental health services in Tipperary and nationwide in budget 2021? I ask that question in the context that, last week, the HSE head of operations said there has been a significant increase in referrals to mental health services as a result of Covid-19. As we know, mental health services were already overstretched before the pandemic, meaning services now need substantial investment if people are to get the mental health supports they need when they need them.

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