1043. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the availability of dual-diagnosis services across the State; the number of regions lacking dedicated services; and the implementation progress of the national dual-diagnosis strategy. [72136/25]
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1047. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of psychiatric liaison teams operating in emergency departments nationwide; the hospitals where no such team is in place; and the plan to ensure every major emergency department has dedicated mental-health liaison staffing. [72178/25]
1048. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of mental-health crisis presentations to emergency departments in which An Garda Síochána were involved in transport or initial assessment; the guidance provided to emergency departments on managing these situations; and the steps being taken to reduce reliance on Gardaí in clinical mental-health emergencies. [72179/25]
1049. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the average waiting time for mental-health patients awaiting an inpatient bed in emergency departments; the hospitals with the longest delays; and the actions being taken to improve patient flow and reduce prolonged stays. [72180/25]
1115. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current staffing complement and vacancy rate for each CAMHS team nationally, including psychiatry, psychology, social work, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, nursing and administrative support; and the number of posts approved but not yet filled. [72438/25]
1116. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of operational CAMHS-ID teams; the current staffing of these teams; the number of children waiting for CAMHS-ID services; and the plan and timeline to fill all posts recommended under national policy. [72439/25]
1117. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the implementation of all recommendations of a report (details supplied), including clinical audits completed; numbers of children receiving re-evaluation; compensation payments made to date; and the measures in place to ensure no recurrence of the failings identified. [72440/25]
1118. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of children currently waiting for primary care psychology, by CHO, in tabular form ; and the current funded staffing versus the recommended level. [72441/25]
1119. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the latest figures for adults on waiting lists for community mental health teams; primary care psychology; counselling in primary care (CIPC); other community therapeutic supports, by CHO including wait times, in tabular form. [72442/25]
1120. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number and location of specialist dual-diagnosis teams currently operational; the staffing levels; the waiting lists; and the plan to deliver a “No Wrong Door” model nationwide. [72443/25]
1121. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the waiting times for public ADHD assessments for both children and adults, by CHO; the number of referrals accepted and refused in 2024 and to date in 2025; and the budget allocation for ADHD services this year. [72444/25]
1122. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of homeless services that have direct access to psychiatric nurses, counsellors and dual diagnosis supports; and the measures being taken to improve mental health provision for people experiencing homelessness. [72445/25]
1123. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the crisis resolution teams which are currently operational; the staffing levels for each, the caseloads, associated crisis cafés; and the timeline for full national rollout. [72446/25]
1124. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of suicide crisis assessment nurses currently in post; the regions they cover; the number of referrals received in the past 12 months; and the plans to expand the service. [72447/25]
1125. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of model 4 hospitals now operating specialist mental health emergency departments support teams; the staffing levels and training provided; and the impact on emergency department waiting times for people presenting in crisis. [72448/25]
1126. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of CAMHS inpatient beds currently in operation; the number closed due to staffing shortages; the occupancy rates, and the expected timelines for reopening Linn Dara beds and the commissioning of beds at the National Children’s Hospital. [72449/25]
1127. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of operational inpatient eating disorder beds for both adults and children; the planned additional beds; and waiting lists for both inpatient and community-based eating disorder teams. [72450/25]
1128. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of intensive care rehabilitation unit beds open at the National Forensic Mental Health Service; the number planned; and the average waiting time for transfer into forensic inpatient care. [72451/25]
1129. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on progress, capital allocation, staffing plans and expected opening date for the long-promised National Mother and Baby Unit for perinatal mental health. [72452/25]
1130. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the complete budget breakdown of the 2026 mental health allocation, including funding by programme area; funding by CHO; funding for community versus inpatient care; funding for each National Clinical Programme; and to publish this in a single accessible document. [72453/25]
1131. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the overall health budget allocation for 2026; the exact percentage allocated to mental health; and the way in which this compares with the Sláintecare target of 10% by 2030. [72454/25]
1132. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the roles and grades within the 300 additional mental health posts funded in budget 2026; and the CHOs they will be assigned to, recruitment timelines and expected start dates. [72455/25]
1133. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health whether she will introduce multi-annual funding agreements for community mental health organisations; the estimated budget required; and her Department's rationale for continuing annualised funding cycles. [72456/25]
1134. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount allocated in 2026 to ADHD teams, eating disorder teams, early intervention in psychosis teams and dual-diagnosis services, along with staff numbers currently in place and staff required for full implementation. [72457/25]
1135. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the progress made in implementing all recommendations from the Mental Health Commission’s most recent annual report; and the expected completion dates. [72458/25]