3351. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health to detail the resources being provided to the Mental Health Commission to implement its expanded statutory functions under the Mental Health Act 2026, including the regulation, registration and inspection of community mental health services; the Commission's current staffing complement and annual staffing and non-pay allocation; the number of additional WTE posts and additional funding identified as necessary; the number of posts approved and funded to date; the profession, grade and function of each additional post; the number advertised, filled and currently vacant; the proposed recruitment timetable for all remaining posts; whether the Commission considers the resources approved sufficient to discharge its new functions fully and within the intended commencement timetable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55891/26]

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3351. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Health to detail the resources being provided to the Mental Health Commission to implement its expanded statutory functions under the Mental Health Act 2026, including the regulation, registration and inspection of community mental health services; the Commission's current staffing complement and annual staffing and non-pay allocation; the number of additional WTE posts and additional funding identified as necessary; the number of posts approved and funded to date; the profession, grade and function of each additional post; the number advertised, filled and currently vacant; the proposed recruitment timetable for all remaining posts; whether the Commission considers the resources approved sufficient to discharge its new functions fully and within the intended commencement timetable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55891/26]

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