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€11 Million Boost to Strengthen Drugs and Inclusion Health Services in Irish Hospitals

Budget 2026 delivers €11 million in new funding for Ireland’s hospital drugs and inclusion health services, with expanded overdose monitoring and workforce development.

By Chantal Thurlby-Alexander 3 min read
Minister Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD announces €11m Budget 2026 funding for inclusion health and hospital drug services

Budget 2026 delivers expanded overdose monitoring, dual-diagnosis supports, and inclusion health services across all six HSE regions.

Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD has announced an additional €11 million in recurring funding for drugs and inclusion health services as part of Budget 2026.

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