Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
1402. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE records instances in which persons presenting to addiction services also require mental health intervention for dual diagnosis conditions; and if she will provide the recorded figures for the past five years. [39696/26]
View answerDual diagnosis 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.
With reference to the information requested, as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
