David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1110. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implementing the new mental health strategy Sharing the Vision over a five-year time frame; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21395/20]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Budget 2020 saw the Government continue its commitment to mental health by increasing funding by €39 million to €1.026 billion. This represents an increase of over €315 million since 2012, or 45%.

€13 million of the 2020 funding increase is for the continued roll-out of new developments in 2020, including the new National Forensic Hospital in Portrane and progression of the refreshed national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone.

Beyond 2020, proposed new developments will be assessed as part of the annual estimates process.