William Aird (Laois, Fine Gael)
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1030. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated expenditure required over a two-year period to provide liaison psychiatry staffing within the emergency department at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise in County Laois, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63116/25]

Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The national Model of Care for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry was launched by myself as Minister in May 2025, as a comprehensive framework to guide the development of Liaison Psychiatry services in our hospitals. Liaison psychiatry, also known as consultation liaison psychiatry, provides specialist mental health input in emergency departments and general hospital wards. Liaison Psychiatry plays a critical role in supporting people who present with both physical and mental health needs, particularly people who may present with eating disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation.

With reference to the information requested as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.