Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 October 2014

Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Questions (117)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

117. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a breakdown of funding which his Department and the Health Service Executive have granted to the Royal College of Physicians for programme managers and other external consultancy posts; his views that this represents the optimal use of resources in view of the current crisis in health care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38383/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland has not received any such funding from the Department in the past three years. In 2012 and 2013, registration and conference fees of €784 and €100 were paid respectively. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy regarding any relevant funding it may have provided.