Questions

1029. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the average cost per patient of an emergency department mental health presentation compared with community-based crisis intervention. [4282/26]

1030. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated capital cost of providing a dedicated mental health emergency room in each model 3 and model 4 hospital. [4283/26]

1031. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of hospitals which are currently without mental health assessment spaces and the estimated cost of bringing each into compliance with Mental Health Commission standards. [4284/26]

1032. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of sanctioned mental health posts in emergency and liaison services which remain unfilled and the associated underspend. [4285/26]

1033. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the projected cost of expanding child and adolescent mental health liaison services to operate on a 24-basis in emergency departments. [4286/26]

1034. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of expanding the role of Model 2 hospitals in providing mental health crisis assessment and short-stay care. [4287/26]

1035. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount of the mental health budget announced in each of the past three budgets that was not spent; and the reasons for any underspend. [4288/26]

1058. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide the protocols around a person within the healthcare system on suicide watch; if the family are notified when a person is on suicide watch; and to provide clarity on an inquest involving a patient (details supplied). [4459/26]

2197. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of any mental health service funded by the HSE that is utilising AI generated content in response to service users; if she will investigate the recent media reports of same; and the current policy for service providers are in relation to same. [74569/25]

2488. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals to CAMHS in 2025; the number of children waiting longer than recommended timeframes for assessment and treatments; the average waiting time by CHO, the number of posts vacant at year-end. [2201/26]

1035. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of people presenting to emergency departments with mental-health crises each month; the average wait time to be seen by a mental-health professional; and the measures being introduced to improve emergency mental-health pathways; in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [72128/25]

1036. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the staffing levels in community mental-health teams by RHA; the number of teams operating below recommended levels; and the plan for achieving multidisciplinary staffing targets. [72129/25]

1039. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of adult and child inpatient mental-health beds currently available; the occupancy rate; and the timeline for delivering additional acute and specialist beds promised under national service plans. [72132/25]

1041. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current provision of 24-7 crisis mental health services nationally; and the areas without round-the-clock coverage. [72134/25]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

1136. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health when the promised National Mental Health Workforce Strategy will be published; the number of training places required in psychiatry, psychology and allied health professions; and the projected workforce gap to 2030. [72459/25]

1137. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the recruitment initiatives under way or planned to fill CAMHS consultant psychiatrist vacancies, including international recruitment, retention incentives, training schemes and administrative supports. [72460/25]

1138. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current funding for Traveller mental health supports; the number of Traveller mental health workers in post; and the outcomes of targeted suicide prevention initiatives funded in 2024 to 2026. [72461/25]