Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - PQ 37619-26
Deputy O'Sullivan asked about mental health services for older people. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and Public Affairs
Published: May 2026
Updated: July 2026
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware that there are currently only 63 dedicated mental health beds for older people in Ireland, and that 454 beds will be required to meet recommended levels by 2030; the specific plan in place to increase acute mental health bed capacity for older adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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