Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 October 2025
185. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to consider establishing a drop-in mental health service in Dungarvan; if funding is available for such a service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52302/25]
View answerAs Minister of State, I have overseen the rollout of a range supports for people experiencing mental health difficulties. These supports include the Crisis Resolution Services.
The model of care for Crisis Resolution Services was developed as a direct recommendation of Sharing the Vision, Ireland’s national mental health policy. It recognises that people who are experiencing a mental health crisis need specialist services to provide timely brief intensive supports to keep people safe.
Crisis Resolution Teams• : These comprise of teams of mental health professionals who work out of hours to meet people in a crisis and provide rapid assessment and intensive intervention. There are 6 pilot Crisis Resolution Teams currently operational in Galway, Sligo/Leitrim, Cork city (two teams), Waterford City and County, South Dublin/Wicklow. The Limerick Crisis Resolution Team is due to commence operations this year.
Crisis Cafés• : Solace Cafes provide a welcoming, non-clinical safe environment in the style of a café where people can go at evenings and weekends. The Cafés provides a range of support for those who needed to use its services including crisis support, signposting, peer support, and community support. The Cafes are now open in Cork City, South Dublin and Sligo. A further two Solace Cafés are due to be established this year in Limerick and Waterford.
Specifically in relation to young people, I secured €1m in Budget 2026 to establish a new early intervention youth mental health service for Waterford, which will have an outreach service for the young people of Dungarvan.
With reference to the specific information requested as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
