Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
1028. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to the health system for prolonged emergency department stays for people in mental health crisis, including security costs, extended bed occupancy and delayed discharge. [4281/26]
View answer1029. 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]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1028 and 1029 together.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
