Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
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]
View answer1120. 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]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1043 and 1120 together.
Dual diagnosis in this context means a person experiences both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue such as depression or an anxiety disorder. Treatment options must address both issues, and as such the HSE have developed a Model of Care which recommends the development of 12 Adult Specialist Dual Diagnosis Teams nationally, 4 Adolescent Hub Teams, and a National Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre. To date funding of over €5 million has resulted in the roll out of the Dual Diagnosis teams. Five Dual Diagnosis teams are being recruited into and developed at present – adult teams in Limerick and Cork commenced services in 2024, and a team in Waterford is in recruitment. 2 Adolescent hub teams in Dublin have also been developed, supported by funding from HSE Social Inclusion.
Under Budget 2026, funding has been allocated for an additional Dual Diagnosis team, and a Dual Diagnosis Day Programme in Dublin.
In relation to the additional specific information requested, as this is an operational issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
