Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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669. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the two new early intervention in psychosis teams promised for Limerick and Dublin, a timeframe for when the teams will be established; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28826/25]

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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670. To ask the Minister for Health provide a breakdown of the funding allocated to early intervention psychosis services over the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28829/25]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Psychosis is a condition that affects the way the brain processes information, covering a range of symptoms where a person’s beliefs, thoughts, feelings, perceptions, or behaviours are affected. A person with psychosis can find it difficult to distinguish what is real, and onset is typically in late teens/early twenties.

Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) is an evidenced-based approach that can transform the experience and outcomes of young people facing psychosis. The EIP Programme is funded with over €5 million total funding on an annual recurring basis. As a result 5 multi-disciplinary teams are now operational. Two additional EIP teams will be developed this year based on funding secured in Budget 2025.

In relation to the details requested on funding for the EIP Programme, as this is an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.