asked the Minister for Health if he is concerned that each of the health boards has budgeted for a deficit in the current year; the action he proposes to take; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Health Boards Finances.
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The situation in the case of health boards generally is not as represented by the Deputy.
I have approved of expenditure levels for health boards for 1986 and, in accordance with section 31 of the Health Act, 1970, there is a statutory obligation on each health board to avoid exceeding its approved level.