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Question· writtenPQ 716asked

716. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of hiring the full multidisciplinary CAMHS teams needed to ensure no child waits longer than eight weeks for an initial assessment. [35445/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

716. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of hiring the full multidisciplinary CAMHS teams needed to ensure no child waits longer than eight weeks for an initial assessment. [35445/25]

Question· writtenPQ 715asked

715. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of fully staffed CAMHS teams currently operational, per health region; and the number of additional teams that would be required to meet national guidelines, taking the increase in population into account. [35444/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

715. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of fully staffed CAMHS teams currently operational, per health region; and the number of additional teams that would be required to meet national guidelines, taking the increase in population into account. [35444/25]

Question· writtenPQ 712asked

712. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing one 24-7 mental health crisis responses team per health region, including staffing, vehicles, premises and clinical support. [35434/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

712. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of establishing one 24-7 mental health crisis responses team per health region, including staffing, vehicles, premises and clinical support. [35434/25]

Question· writtenPQ 708asked

708. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current average salary and total annual cost, including PRSI, pension, of a full-time consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, mental health nurse (all grades), occupational therapist, social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist, peer support worker, in tabular form. [35430/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

708. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the current average salary and total annual cost, including PRSI, pension, of a full-time consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, mental health nurse (all grades), occupational therapist, social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist, peer support worker, in tabular form. [35430/25]

Question· writtenPQ 704asked

704. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting and retaining 1,000 additional mental health professionals, by profession, for example, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational, therapists, social workers, and by salary band. [35426/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

704. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of recruiting and retaining 1,000 additional mental health professionals, by profession, for example, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, occupational, therapists, social workers, and by salary band. [35426/25]

Question· writtenPQ 702asked

702. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health with regard to data collected on cases involving multiple perpetrators, the trends that have emerged in relation to age, location, and reporting outcomes in such cases in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35382/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

702. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health with regard to data collected on cases involving multiple perpetrators, the trends that have emerged in relation to age, location, and reporting outcomes in such cases in the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35382/25]

Question· writtenPQ 701asked

701. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the last time trauma informed training for sexual assault treatment unit staff was updated; if survivors were consulted in evaluating and improving the treatment experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35381/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

701. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the last time trauma informed training for sexual assault treatment unit staff was updated; if survivors were consulted in evaluating and improving the treatment experience; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35381/25]

Question· writtenPQ 700asked

700. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which follow-up services following treatment in sexual assault treatment units are monitored for consistency and survivor satisfaction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35380/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

700. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the way in which follow-up services following treatment in sexual assault treatment units are monitored for consistency and survivor satisfaction; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35380/25]

Question· writtenPQ 699asked

699. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if all regions have timely, equitable access to sexual assault treatment units; if she will provide a list of these units per County, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35379/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

699. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if all regions have timely, equitable access to sexual assault treatment units; if she will provide a list of these units per County, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35379/25]

Question· writtenPQ 688asked

688. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on any engagements her Department has had at an EU level concerning cancer warning labelling on alcohol products in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35299/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

688. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on any engagements her Department has had at an EU level concerning cancer warning labelling on alcohol products in Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35299/25]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

666. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the overall percentage of the health budget currently allocated to mental health; and the increase in funding (as a percentage of GDP or GNI) that would result from a €500 million additional allocation.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35464/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

666. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the overall percentage of the health budget currently allocated to mental health; and the increase in funding (as a percentage of GDP or GNI) that would result from a €500 million additional allocation.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35464/25]

Question· writtenPQ 645asked

645. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any costing has been done on integrating early years mental health supports into childcare settings, including inpatient child therapeutic interventions or staff training. [35471/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

645. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether any costing has been done on integrating early years mental health supports into childcare settings, including inpatient child therapeutic interventions or staff training. [35471/25]

Question· writtenPQ 556asked

556. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there has been any formal review of interagency coordination between sexual assault treatment units, Gardaí, and social services in the cases of group sexual assault, particularly where minors and vulnerable adults are involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35383/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

556. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if there has been any formal review of interagency coordination between sexual assault treatment units, Gardaí, and social services in the cases of group sexual assault, particularly where minors and vulnerable adults are involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35383/25]

Question· writtenPQ 352asked

352. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post primary schools with access to a dedicated mental health professional; and the estimated cost of providing one to every school. [35470/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

352. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of primary and post primary schools with access to a dedicated mental health professional; and the estimated cost of providing one to every school. [35470/25]

Question· writtenPQ 291asked

291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the fiscal space projected to be available in Budget 2025 for new current and capital spending. [35452/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 1 July 2025

291. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the fiscal space projected to be available in Budget 2025 for new current and capital spending. [35452/25]

Question· writtenPQ 354asked

354. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the review of the mental health service for the deaf; when the review report is expected to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35182/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

354. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health for an update on the review of the mental health service for the deaf; when the review report is expected to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35182/25]

Question· writtenPQ 337asked

337. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of electronic prescriptions; if she will outline the expected impact on patient care and pharmacy efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35091/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

337. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the implementation of electronic prescriptions; if she will outline the expected impact on patient care and pharmacy efficiency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35091/25]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will visit Sean Ross Abbey as a matter of urgency; if she will provide an update on her engagements with survivors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35144/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

305. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will visit Sean Ross Abbey as a matter of urgency; if she will provide an update on her engagements with survivors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35144/25]

Question· writtenPQ 56asked

56. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of the rollout of the specialist perinatal mental health service and the establishment of an inpatient mother and baby unit, including projected timelines and measures in place to ensure equitable access across all maternity hubs and spokes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33951/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

56. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the status of the rollout of the specialist perinatal mental health service and the establishment of an inpatient mother and baby unit, including projected timelines and measures in place to ensure equitable access across all maternity hubs and spokes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33951/25]

Question· writtenPQ 33asked

33. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the measurable actions her Department is taking to ensure that elderly people have timely access to age-appropriate mental health supports, including integrated primary care pathways, nursing home liaison psychiatry, and community-based outreach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33952/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 June 2025

33. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the measurable actions her Department is taking to ensure that elderly people have timely access to age-appropriate mental health supports, including integrated primary care pathways, nursing home liaison psychiatry, and community-based outreach; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33952/25]

Question· writtenPQ 243asked

243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of virtual medical related appointments in the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and the number of prescriptions provided at these virtual appointments. [34967/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 25 June 2025

243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the number of virtual medical related appointments in the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and the number of prescriptions provided at these virtual appointments. [34967/25]

Question· writtenPQ 758asked

758. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific measures being taken to improve access to trauma-informed mental health care for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, particularly outside of major cities such as Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33624/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2025

758. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific measures being taken to improve access to trauma-informed mental health care for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, particularly outside of major cities such as Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33624/25]

Question· writtenPQ 741asked

741. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the current income support scheme for healthcare workers with long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33514/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2025

741. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will consider extending the current income support scheme for healthcare workers with long-Covid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33514/25]

Question· writtenPQ 508asked

508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of traveller-specific accommodation funding returned to his Department, per county, in tabular form, for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. [33872/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 June 2025

508. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount of traveller-specific accommodation funding returned to his Department, per county, in tabular form, for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. [33872/25]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to outline, given the multiple policies developed and ongoing recruitment difficulties in CAMHS and primary care mental health services, how she plans to accelerate the pace of reform and make fast, tangible improvements to service access and delivery for children and young people. [33176/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

178. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health to outline, given the multiple policies developed and ongoing recruitment difficulties in CAMHS and primary care mental health services, how she plans to accelerate the pace of reform and make fast, tangible improvements to service access and delivery for children and young people. [33176/25]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific targets, timelines, and accountability mechanisms in place to ensure that the commitments made in the Youth Mental Health Action Plan and related strategies result in measurable improvements in access and quality of mental health care for children and adolescents. [33175/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

177. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific targets, timelines, and accountability mechanisms in place to ensure that the commitments made in the Youth Mental Health Action Plan and related strategies result in measurable improvements in access and quality of mental health care for children and adolescents. [33175/25]

Question· writtenPQ 176asked

176. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health how her Department reconciles the promotion of primary care as a first point of contact for youth mental health needs with reports that waiting times for primary care mental health services are as long as or longer than those for CAMHS; and the measures being taken to address these waiting times. [33174/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

176. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health how her Department reconciles the promotion of primary care as a first point of contact for youth mental health needs with reports that waiting times for primary care mental health services are as long as or longer than those for CAMHS; and the measures being taken to address these waiting times. [33174/25]

Question· writtenPQ 175asked

175. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that many general practitioners appear to lack awareness or confidence regarding their role in providing or referring adolescents to primary care mental health services; and the steps her Department is taking to improve this awareness among healthcare providers and families. [33173/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

175. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she is aware that many general practitioners appear to lack awareness or confidence regarding their role in providing or referring adolescents to primary care mental health services; and the steps her Department is taking to improve this awareness among healthcare providers and families. [33173/25]

Question· writtenPQ 174asked

174. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific policy changes or additional resources being implemented to reduce the current CAMHS waiting list, which reportedly includes over 4,200 children, with more than 620 waiting longer than one year. [33172/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

174. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the specific policy changes or additional resources being implemented to reduce the current CAMHS waiting list, which reportedly includes over 4,200 children, with more than 620 waiting longer than one year. [33172/25]

Question· writtenPQ 173asked

173. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reconsidered or plans to reconsider introducing a statutory right to timely mental health care for children under 18, given ongoing issues with waiting times for CAMHS. [33171/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

173. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if her Department has reconsidered or plans to reconsider introducing a statutory right to timely mental health care for children under 18, given ongoing issues with waiting times for CAMHS. [33171/25]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the formal mechanisms in place to monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of alternative mental health supports and services for children and families who are unable to access CAMHS in a timely manner. [33170/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

172. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the formal mechanisms in place to monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of alternative mental health supports and services for children and families who are unable to access CAMHS in a timely manner. [33170/25]

Question· writtenPQ 171asked

171. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the independent evaluations or audits that have been conducted to verify that current mental health services for children comply with the State’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly in light of ongoing waiting list challenges. [33169/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

171. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health the independent evaluations or audits that have been conducted to verify that current mental health services for children comply with the State’s obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, particularly in light of ongoing waiting list challenges. [33169/25]

Question· writtenPQ 170asked

170. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if her Department has commissioned or plans to commission any specific studies assessing the long-term developmental, educational, and economic impacts of prolonged delays in accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. [33168/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 June 2025

170. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if her Department has commissioned or plans to commission any specific studies assessing the long-term developmental, educational, and economic impacts of prolonged delays in accessing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. [33168/25]

Question· writtenPQ 916asked

916. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a geographical breakdown of the 174 authorised officers currently appointed under the Mental Health Act 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32724/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2025

916. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health if she will provide a geographical breakdown of the 174 authorised officers currently appointed under the Mental Health Act 2001; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32724/25]

Question· writtenPQ 742asked

742. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health in relation to the physiotherapist service in a care centre (details supplied) in Longford, following the noncompliance finding by HIQA in October 2024, and the ongoing attempts to source permanent location, the work that has been undertaken in terms of relocation to the primary care centre in Ballyminnion; and if any findings have indicated it's not suitable. [31813/25]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 June 2025

742. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Health in relation to the physiotherapist service in a care centre (details supplied) in Longford, following the noncompliance finding by HIQA in October 2024, and the ongoing attempts to source permanent location, the work that has been undertaken in terms of relocation to the primary care centre in Ballyminnion; and if any findings have indicated it's not suitable. [31813/25]