Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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346. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people nationwide being treated for eating disorders in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26923/23]

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.

The Government remains firmly committed to enhancing specialist services for eating disorders, including improved access and shorter waiting lists. The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion. Further improvements to this important area will continue in line with implementation of Sharing the Vision and the annual HSE Service Plans.

Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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347. To ask the Minister for Health the number of people being treated for eating disorders in Donegal in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26924/23]

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.

The Government remains firmly committed to enhancing specialist services for eating disorders, including improved access and shorter waiting lists. The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion. Further improvements to this important area will continue in line with implementation of Sharing the Vision and the annual HSE Service Plans.