The HSE has earmarked the first pilot for the Mid West region, covering Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary, with confirmation of a second pilot pending. The multi-agency group is under the corporate and clinical governance of the Mental Health Division. It said the programme "will be of significant benefit" to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Sources said neither the mental health nor the addiction services had “stepped up to the mark” until now. I would say the bulk of people with addiction have underlying mental health problems.

Source: Irish Examiner March 15, 2022 08:45 UTC