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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 342. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated to the progression of the roll-out of more digital mental health supports; the way in which it will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52596/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 343. To ask the Minister for Health the amount in euro of the investment earmarked for approved centres to ensure that they comply with the Mental Health Commission's requirements and the centres to which it is allocated, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52597/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 344. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding that will be allocated for additional employment and housing supports for persons with mental health difficulties; the way in which the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52598/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 345. To ask the Minister for Health the amount in funding that will be allocated to funding for counselling and psychology training; the way in which the funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52599/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 346. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52600/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 347. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52601/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 348. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52602/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 349. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for eating disorders, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52603/22]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: 350. To ask the Minister for Health the additional funding in budget 2023 that has been allocated for primary care psychology, excluding existing levels of service; the way in which this funding will be spent; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52604/22]
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: We could hear the passion and the love the witnesses have for their jobs and I thank them. Any criticism I have is what they have highlighted in relation to what is missing. One can see that the perinatal service is almost there. With a bit of tweaking, political will and more resources, we could be world leaders in this area. The in-patient facility, the mother and baby unit that was...
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: Dr. Niazi raised the issue of the two sites in April 2022. It is now October, which is six months later and the issue seems to be ongoing. I am concerned it could go on indefinitely. Dr. Niazi mentioned the third floor site and a green field site. Is there a preference? Can we as legislators do anything to apply pressure and get that moving? That is what I am interested in.
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: That is the question I was going to ask.
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: A decision has not yet been made between the two sites. Dr. Wrigley has identified two sites and-----
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: While there are 20 perinatal units like this in Britain, there are none, according to Dr. Wrigley, in the North of Ireland. As such, there is currently no mother and baby unit on the whole island of Ireland.
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: The North is probably at the same stage as the HSE is in trying to get a unit here and is moving forward slowly. Has there been collaboration between North and South to see if there is any work that can be done together?
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: Yes.
- Joint Committee On Health: Issues Relating to Perinatal Mental Health: Discussion (18 Oct 2022)
Mark Ward: Okay.