Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 June 2026
527. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of delivering the full complement of early intervention in psychosis teams in line with the model of care, in tabular form; the number of teams required; and the staffing complement required. [48678/26]
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 adult multi-disciplinary teams are now operational, with an additional CAMHS team in place. 4 additional EIP teams are in the process of recruitment and development based on funding I secured as Minister in recent Budgets 2025/2026.
In relation to the issue raised in relation to your PQ as this is an operational matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
