Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2026
842. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of staffing all emergency departments with liaison psychiatrists for one year, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47695/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra856. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of employing a mental health liaison inclusive of salary and PRSI costs as provided for in the HSE winter plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47720/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra859. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of implementing the National Model of Care for Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in full; the additional consultant psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other staff required; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47723/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra861. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of providing 24/7 liaison psychiatry services in each model 4 hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47725/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 842, 856, 859 and 861 together.
I launched the National Model of Care for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in May 2025, which is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of Liaison Psychiatry services in our hospitals.
Liaison psychiatry, also known as consultation liaison psychiatry, provides specialist mental health input in emergency departments and general hospital wards. Liaison Psychiatry plays a critical role in supporting people who present with both physical and mental health needs, particularly people who may present with eating disorders, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
With reference to the information requested as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.
