Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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704. To ask the Minister for Health the percentage of the health budget that is dedicated to mental health provision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5334/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The National Service Plan 2021, which gives the total allocation for Mental Health Services for 2021, has not yet been approved.

Between 2012 and 2020 the allocation for Mental Health Services has increased by 46%, or €324 million.  Mental Health continues to be a priority for the Government. Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to HSE Mental Health Services, signifying the Government’s continued commitment to mental health and the priority it deserves.

Of the €50 million addition funding announced for 2021, €23 million has been allocated to commence the implementation of many of the short-term recommendations of Sharing the Vision in 2021. €15 million will assist with evolving challenges arising from Covid-19. The remaining €12 million, will help address existing level of service costs.

Mental Health Funding as a Percentage of Health Budget 2012 - 2020

Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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705. To ask the Minister for Health the specific mental health services available to persons who do not have English as a first language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5335/21]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.