1652. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health to urgently intervene and provide clarity on the unacceptable situation outlined in correspondence (details supplied) that the additional €1.5bn announced for the health services and the lifting of a so-called embargo has had little to no impact on adult mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34118/24]

The HSE has been asked to respond directly to the Deputy.