Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 615: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his views on whether the level of after-care support for mental health patients is adequate; and the steps he will take to further the availability of such after-care support for those who need it. [9535/11]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 616: To ask the Minister for Health and Children his plans to prioritise crisis intervention services and mental health reform. [9537/11]

Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 617: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the additional resources he will devote to emotionally unstable personality disorder. [9538/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 615 to 617, inclusive, together.

The Government is committed to reforming our model of healthcare delivery so that more and better quality care is delivered in the community. It is my intention that over time access to modern mental health services in the community will be significantly improved. It is proposed to ring-fence €35m annually from within the health budget to develop community mental health teams and services to ensure early access to more appropriate services for both adults and children.

It is envisaged that the provision of improved community based services will ensure that people with mental health problems receive the treatment and after-care support needed to facilitate recovery.