Louise O'Reilly
Question:353. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the HSE information technology budget for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51674/17]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2017
353. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the HSE information technology budget for 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51674/17]
View answer354. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the cost of increasing the HSE information technology budget by 2% immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51675/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 353 and 354 together.
The HSE ICT Capital allocation for 2018 is €60m, which represents an increase of €5m on the allocation of €55m in 2017. Increasing the 2018 capital allocation of €60m by 2% would amount to an additional €1.2m.