Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
991. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Health when capital approval will be granted to transition a medical facility, Radharc na Sléibhte, Carndonagh, County Donegal, from a residential model to a recovery focused crisis intervention/set down facility, supported with 24-hour staff cover, as requested by the HSE's Donegal mental health management team. [4083/26]
View answerCapital developments are a key priority for me as Minister, to ensure fit for purpose mental health facilities nationwide that meet our needs into the future. My Department are currently working with the HSE to develop and deliver a 10 year Mental Health National Capital Plan, backed up by substantial investment.
Last year saw the largest ever allocation of capital funding for mental health, of €31m, and this year’s allocation will be higher again.
Under the National Development Plan, in excess of €400m will be available for mental health capital projects over the next 5 years to advance essential developments across community and hospital settings. This was outlined in the recently published Health Sectoral Plan under the NDP.
As you have raised a specific service location, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
