Question 1

What does the Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires HSE to include dual diagnosis services (substance misuse plus mental health disorders) in its annual service plan submitted to the Minister for approval. Establishes joint care planning between mental health and addiction services to ensure coordinated treatment access for people with dual diagnosis. Applies 'No Wrong Door' principle: people can access treatment through either mental health or addiction services without being turned away.

Question 2

What stage is the Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 20 Feb 2025, the Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021 is at Second Stage in 33rd Dáil. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Mark Ward, and was introduced on 21 Jan 2021.

Health (Amendment) (Dual Diagnosis: No Wrong Door) Bill 2021

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