Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017
475. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the cost in 2017 and on a 12-month basis to the HSE of bringing forward the increases due under the Lansdowne Road agreement from September to April; the way in which this cost will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2900/17]
View answerI am advised by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform that the overall increases for the public service (including the Health Service Executive) are estimated to cost approximately €120 million and will be met from available public resources, taking into account the scope for reallocation of expenditure, while also ensuring that core public services are not adversely impacted as a result of this decision.
I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly with regard to their costs.
