Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
845. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost to fully implement the National Clinical Programme for Early Intervention Psychosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47698/26]
View answerPsychosis is a condition that affects the way the brain processes information, covering a range of symptoms where a person’s beliefs, thoughts, feelings, perceptions, or behaviours are affected. A person with psychosis can find it difficult to distinguish what is real, and onset is typically in late teens/early twenties.
Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) is an evidenced-based approach that can transform the experience and outcomes of young people facing psychosis. The EIP Programme is funded with over €5 million total funding on an annual recurring basis. As a result, 5 multi-disciplinary teams are now operational. Four additional EIP teams are in the process of recruitment and development based on funding secured in recent Budget 2025/2026.
In relation to the queries raised in relation to your PQ as this is an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
