Question from Deputy Liam Quaide - PQ 49924-26

To ask the Minister for Health the number of new posts funded in 2026 for psychiatry of later life services, expressed as whole-time equivalents, broken down by HSE health region, CHO, team and discipline, including consultant psychiatrist, non-consultant hospital doctor, community mental health nurse, psychologist, occupational therapist, social worker and administrative support where applicable; whether each post is currently filled, in recruitment or not yet progressed; the funding source for these posts; and if she will make a statement on the matter.