New services for children with mental health and drug disorders

Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton said €4m would develop new services for young people with drug and mental health issues and expand community drug services and support people with 'problem gambling and gaming'. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Two new health centres to coordinate the delivery of addiction and mental health services for adolescents are promised for 2024.

The ‘dual diagnosis’ hubs will provide care for around half of the country including Cork and Kerry.