Ken O'Flynn
Ceist:823. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health the WTE staffing, by job title and funding that would be required to fully resource two additional adolescent dual diagnosis teams. [51425/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 July 2026
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Dual diagnosis means a person experiences both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue such as depression or an anxiety disorder.
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. To date funding of over €5 million has resulted in the roll out of the Dual Diagnosis teams. Five Dual Diagnosis teams are being recruited into and developed at present – adult teams in Limerick and Cork commenced Treatment services in 2024, and a team in Waterford is in recruitment. 2 Adolescent hub teams in Dublin have also been developed, supported by funding from HSE Social Inclusion.
Under Budget 2026, funding has been allocated for an additional Dual Diagnosis team, and a Dual Diagnosis Day Programme in Dublin.
With reference to the information requested, as this is an operational issue, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to you.