Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2025
1129. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if she will provide dual diagnosis supports for people suffering from severe drug addiction and drug-induced psychosis/schizophrenia and their families, for example, family group supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63727/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDual 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.
Roll out of the teams has commenced, with mental health funding of over €3 million provided to support recruitment in this area to date.
This has resulted in 5 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. Adolescent hub teams in North Dublin (Substance Abuse Service Specific to Youth - SASSY) and South Dublin (Youth Drug and Alcohol Service - YoDA) have also been developed, supported by funding from HSE Social Inclusion.
Under Budget 2026, as Minister I have allocated funding for an additional Dual Diagnosis team, and a Dual Diagnosis Day Programme in Dublin.
In the meantime, individuals who do require treatment for dual diagnosis are being supported by the relevant HSE social inclusion addiction services in their community.
With reference to the specific information requested , as this is an operational issue , I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
