Sorca Clarke
Question:203. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health which of the new eating disorder teams that are being set up will cover the children of Westmeath. [6795/26]
View answerWednesday, 28 January 2026
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As Minister I have prioritised recurring investment in services for eating disorders, with almost €75 million invested since 2016, and over 110 specialist clinicians recruited to the National Clinical Programme on Eating Disorders. This has enabled the establishment of 11 consultant-led specialist teams, with a further three teams currently in recruitment.
I have allocated a further €2.3 million in new funding for two additional teams in 2026, bringing annually recurring investment to €14.2 million.
As a result, access to eating disorder services is increasing, with 25% more assessments conducted in 2024 compared to 2023 (562 vs 449), with 2025 data to be available shortly.
With reference to the specific information requested on the National Clinical Programme on Eating Disorders as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.