Health Services Funding

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Questions (158)

Michael McCarthy

Question:

158. Deputy Michael McCarthy asked the Minister for Health if he will consider the allocation of funding to the Asthma Society's advice line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/15]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

Primary Care funding requirements for 2016 are currently being considered in the context of the estimates process and the HSE's National Service Planning process. In the context of overall competing demands for health service funding, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further at this stage.