Mental Health Services

189. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken by her Department to increase mental health infrastructure in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57511/25]

200. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for ADHD assessments received by Cavan CAMHS in each month since January 2023 to date; the number therein which resulted in an appointment; the number therein where referrals were not accepted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57561/25]

201. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the number of referrals for ADHD assessments received by Monaghan CAMHS in each month since January 2023 to date; the number therein which resulted in an appointment; the number therein where referrals were not accepted, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57562/25]

227. Deputy Martin Daly asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2025. [57667/25]

745. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health when the vacant post for assistant director of nursing in Kildare-West Wicklow Mental Health Services will be filled; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56584/25]

828. Deputy Johnny Mythen asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of vacancies by job title within CAMHS in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57204/25]

831. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting on a CAMHS appointment in Offaly, in tabular form. [57213/25]

833. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health to provide a list of vacancies in CAMHS in County Offaly. [57215/25]

838. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health for an update on the commencement of the ADHD national clinical programme in County Cavan; if a start date has been confirmed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57248/25]

62. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his attention has been drawn to the extensive waiting lists for mental health supports in third level institutions; the actions he will take to address these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54867/25]

336. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the 2026 mental health budget by current spending; the capital/expenditure for infrastructure, new buildings, refurbishments, equipment; programme-level funding (e.g. CAMHS, crisis services, community supports, suicide prevention; regional health area allocations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56227…

338. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount of new additional funding (above the 2025 base) which was allocated to mental health in budget 2026; and the amount which is existing services, by service category; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56229/25]

339. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current amount of unspent or uncommitted capital funding earmarked for mental health infrastructure (from current and previous years); and the projects that these funds are intended for. [56230/25]

340. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of whole-time equivalent staff to be recruited or funded under the 2026 mental health budget, disaggregated by role (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, OTs, etc.). [56231/25]

341. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the new services or expansions (e.g. crisis teams, early intervention, mother & baby units) funded in Budget 2026; and the level of funding being committed to each. [56232/25]

342. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the portion of Budget 2026 mental health funding which is ringfenced or designated for underserved or priority groups (e.g. children & adolescents (CAMHS), minority communities, rural areas, those with dual diagnosis, homeless, travellers). [56233/25]

343. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount of the 2026 mental health budget allocated to digital mental health services, remote therapy, tele-mental health, apps or other innovations; and the expected cost per user / session for those services. [56234/25]

344. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of fully addressing current unmet mental health demand (waiting lists, service gaps); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56235/25]

345. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the 2026 mental health allocations align with Sláintecare’s objective of having mental health represent 10% of the health budget by 2030; and the projected path to reach that benchmark under current plans. [56236/25]

346. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide a full breakdown of the funding allocation for CAMHS and for eating disorder services under Budget 2026, distinguishing between current and capital spending. [56238/25]

347. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the amount of the Budget 2026 mental health allocation that represents new additional funding for CAMHS and eating disorder services, as opposed to carryover or maintenance of ELS. [56239/25]

348. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the targets that have been set for waiting list reductions in CAMHS and eating disorder services in 2026; and the portion of the new funding that is ringfenced for waiting list initiatives or service expansion. [56240/25]

349. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to list all capital projects related to CAMHS and eating disorder services due for completion, commencement or design in 2026, including any new units, refurbishments or community-based hubs. [56241/25]

350. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to outline the regional breakdown of CAMHS and eating disorder funding for 2026 by RHA; and whether funding is being targeted toward regions with the highest waiting times or lowest staff-to-patient ratios. [56242/25]

351. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the provisions that have been made in Budget 2026 to support transition pathways for young people moving from CAMHS to adult mental health services; and whether any specific funding has been allocated for transitional support or continuity of care. [56243/25]