Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2016
38. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Health further to the budget announcement of additional funding being made to the NTPF, the evaluation mechanisms that are in place to ensure value for money in terms of the spend; the evaluation mechanisms that are in place to ensure satisfactory outcomes and number of treatments in accordance with the funding allocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37863/16]
View answerBudget 2017 provides for the treatment of our longest waiting patients. €20m is being allocated to the NTPF, rising to €55m in 2018.
On foot of this allocation the NTPF recently issued a Prior Information Notice stating that commissioning will recommence and they will be engaging with suppliers through competitive dialogue on the required optimum approach for future outsourcing of public patients. Controls to ensure quality patient treatment, value for money and efficient processes will be determined by this process.
