646. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of the additional community and outreach mental-health capacity required before the Mental Health Act 2026 is commenced, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who may not access emergency departments or conventional mental-health services; the additional funding sought for this purpose in the 2027 Estimates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67066/26]

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646. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of the additional community and outreach mental-health capacity required before the Mental Health Act 2026 is commenced, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who may not access emergency departments or conventional mental-health services; the additional funding sought for this purpose in the 2027 Estimates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67066/26]

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1. 22 September 2026

   Mental Health Services

   646. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been undertaken of the additional community and outreach mental-health capacity required before the Mental Health Act 2026 is commenced, particularly for people experiencing homelessness who may not access emergency departments or conventional mental-health services; the additional funding sought for this purpose in the 2027 Estimates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [67066/26]

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