National Treatment Purchase Fund.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 May 2005

Wednesday, 11 May 2005

Questions (148)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

192 Mr. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the cost to date of the treatment purchase scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15712/05]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children (Ms Harney)

The funding provided in respect of the national treatment purchase fund in the years 2002 to 2004 was €79.069 million. The allocation available to the fund in 2005 is €64 million.