Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - PQ 37621-26
Deputy O'Sullivan asked about adult mental health teams. Read the HSE response.
From: Communications and public affairs
Published: May 2026
Updated: June 2026
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Question from Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - PQ 37621-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware that as of 2020 only 66% of recommended older adult mental health teams existed and were staffed at just 54% capacity; the current figures for team numbers and staffing levels; the recruitment targets that have been set; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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