Mental Health Services

Thursday, 25 June 2026

Questions (441)

Sorca Clarke

Question:

441. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated annual cost of recruiting 100, 250, 500 and 1,000 additional mental health staff across community and specialist services. [48507/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Mary Butler)

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Question No. 442 taken with No. 436.