Thursday, 11 Oct 2018

Written Answers Nos. 121-146

Services for People with Disabilities

Questions (121)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

121. Deputy Jan O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided for an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41634/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Patient Transport

Questions (122)

Michael Fitzmaurice

Question:

122. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Health the number of persons authorised to travel with a patient when he or she is being transferred by helicopter from one hospital to another; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41635/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service issue, I have asked the HSE to reply to you directly. 

Counselling Services Provision

Questions (123)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

123. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the status of home support and grief counselling for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41639/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Services for People with Disabilities

Questions (124)

Brendan Smith

Question:

124. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Health when additional resources will be provided for disability services (details supplied) in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41643/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Hospital Consultant Recruitment

Questions (125)

John Brassil

Question:

125. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric rheumatologist consultant positions advertised in 2018; the number of applications received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41648/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly, as soon as possible.

Health Services Funding

Questions (126)

John Brassil

Question:

126. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health the funding being provided in 2018 to implement the model of care for juvenile arthritis and rheumatology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41649/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I am aware that there are challenges in meeting the growing demand for paediatric rheumatology services, and that the Health Service Executive is working towards improving access to such services. 

In relation to funding provided in 2018 for paediatric rheumatology services, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly. 

Health Services

Questions (127)

John Brassil

Question:

127. Deputy John Brassil asked the Minister for Health if a model of care for adult arthritis and rheumatology has been agreed; if so, when it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41650/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Services for adult arthritis and rheumatology are provided throughout the health service in primary care, community and acute hospital settings depending on clinical need. The implementation of SláinteCare will focus on the delivery of these and other chronic conditions through models of care which are based on better prevention, early intervention, care in the community and rehabilitation with reduced reliance on in-hospital care. The HSE intends to publish a rheumatology model of care shortly, in line with these principles. 

State Claims Agency Data

Questions (128)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

128. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health the number of claims pending against the State Claims Agency related to persons who had an adverse reaction to the swine flu vaccine; the number of cases settled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41656/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As of 8 October 2018, active claims against the Minister, the Health Services Executive and GlaxoSmithKline Biological SA have been initiated by seventy five individuals, of which, 62 involve the issue and service of legal proceedings.  The plaintiffs allege personal injury in which they claim the development of narcolepsy resulted from the administration of the H1N1 pandemic vaccine.  

The management of these cases transferred to the State Claims Agency on 15 October 2013 when the Taoiseach signed the National Treasury Management Agency (Delegation of Claims Management Functions) (Amendment) Order 2013. 

The State Claims Agency has also settled a further 2 cases, one concerning an eye injury, which did not involve any complaint about narcolepsy or cataplexy. The second settled case involved an adverse reaction, not relating to narcolepsy or cataplexy. 

I continue to engage with the Minister for Justice and the Minister for Finance on what further improvements can be made to the legal framework governing the management of, inter alia, certain vaccine damage cases. 

Services for People with Disabilities

Questions (129)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

129. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will address a matter regarding the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41669/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Hospital Waiting Lists Data

Questions (130)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

130. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of children with scoliosis on waiting lists for spinal surgery by hospital; the number of these operations that have been carried out in 2018 by hospitals in which these occurred; and the remaining spare capacity for these operations in these hospitals. [41683/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The long-term strategy to develop sustainable scoliosis services from 2018 has been prioritised by the Department and the HSE. The Children's Hospital Group, with the additional €9 million provided to the HSE in 2018, has continued to progress the move toward the implementation of a long-term sustainable and safe paediatric orthopaedic service, including scoliosis services for children and young people.

Figures for the end of September for the number of scoliosis procedures carried out to date this year, as well as the number of patients waiting for treatment, are provided for the Deputy in the table. In terms of capacity, Children's Hospital Group (CHG) aims to deliver 446 procedures this year, compared to 371 in 2017, and 224 in 2016. This represents an increase in activity of 99.5% since 2016.

Hospital	Total Surgeries (including   single and multiple stages) to end of September 2018	Annual Target of surgeries	YTD Target of surgeries
OLCHC Spinal Fusion	96	120	87
OLCHC Spinal Other	87	143	102
TSCUH Spinal Fusion	20	36	26
TSCUH Spinal Other	61	96	69
Cappagh Spinal Fusion	41	39	28
Cappagh Spinal Other	17	12	9
Current Total	322	446	321

 

Hospital	Total Spinal WL as of 28/09/2018   (excluding suspensions)	Number of suspensions on the   Spinal WL 28/09/2018	Total Spinal WL as of   28/09/2018  (including suspensions)	Number of entries that have a date   to come in (TCI)	2018 Additions YTD as of   28/09/2018
OLCHC Spinal Fusion	54	15	69	1	61
OLCHC Spinal Other	42	9	51	4	111
TSCUH Spinal Fusion	7	9	16	1	23
TSCUH Spinal Other	26	2	28	6	67
Cappagh Spinal Fusion	11	2	13	9	32
Cappagh Spinal Other	0	0	0	0	0

National Maternity Hospital

Questions (131, 132)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

131. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the status of the Mulvey report with regard to the ownership and governance of the proposed new national maternity hospital (details supplied); and the way in which he plans to proceed in order to address both of these issues. [41684/18]

Róisín Shortall

Question:

132. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason the proposed new national maternity hospital will not be a State-run hospital; and the reason there is a need for the involvement of a voluntary organisation. [41685/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 131 and 132 together.

The Mulvey agreement provides for the establishment of a new company - "The National Maternity Hospital at Elm Park DAC (limited by shares)” - to operate the new maternity hospital. Considerable work has been undertaken to develop a legal framework to protect the State's considerable investment in the new hospital and to provide the State with appropriate oversight arrangements; it is hoped to conclude this work shortly.

I can assure the Deputy that care in the new maternity hospital will be delivered without religious, ethnic or other distinction and any medical procedure which is in accordance with the laws of the land will be carried out there.

More broadly, the Deputy will be aware that the Government has established an independent review group to examine the role of voluntary organisations in the operation of health and personal social services in Ireland. The terms of reference provide for:

- An examination of current arrangements across the health and social care sector;

- Consideration of issues currently arising, and those likely to arise in the future;

- Recommendations on how the relationship between the State and voluntary organisations should evolve in the future.

The Minister expects to receive the Group's final report shortly.

Cancer Screening Programmes

Questions (133)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

133. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the timescale for completion of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists investigation into the accuracy of smear test analysis in all laboratories used by CervicalCheck; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41686/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As part of the Government’s response to the events surrounding CervicalCheck earlier this year, I commissioned an independent clinical expert panel review to examine all cases of cervical cancer in women who had a screening history through CervicalCheck. This review is being conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). 

The review includes those women who have developed cervical cancer, whose diagnosis was notified to CervicalCheck or registered with the National Cancer Registry at the beginning of May 2018, and who had been screened by CervicalCheck prior to their diagnosis.

In light of the sensitivities surrounding this matter, all women whose slides could be reviewed are being contacted to ask for their consent to be included if they wish. Where the woman has, sadly, died, their next of kin are being contacted to seek consent for inclusion. The vast majority of these letters have issued, and the validation process for the remaining next of kin letters is nearing completion.

It is expected the review will take a number of months to complete.

Health Services Staff Data

Questions (134)

Lisa Chambers

Question:

134. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of paediatric physiotherapists working in County Mayo. [41691/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Health Services Staff Data

Questions (135)

Lisa Chambers

Question:

135. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts for paediatric physiotherapists in County Mayo; the length of time these posts have been vacant; and when they will be filled. [41692/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Health Services Data

Questions (136)

Lisa Chambers

Question:

136. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for an appointment to see a paediatric physiotherapist in County Mayo; the length of time they have been waiting; and the number of children waiting zero to three, three to six, six to nine, nine to 12, longer than 12 and 24 months, respectively, in tabular form. [41693/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Hospital Services

Questions (137)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when an MRI will be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41704/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. Section 6 of the HSE Governance Act 2013 bars the Minister for Health from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual.

The National Waiting List Management Policy, a standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, since January 2014, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has been adopted by the HSE, sets out the processes that hospitals are to implement to manage waiting lists.

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Medical Card Applications

Questions (138)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health when a full medical card will be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41708/18]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. 

Home Care Packages Data

Questions (139)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

139. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the waiting lists for home care package applications; the breakdown by community healthcare organisation; the details of the financial allocation made to each CHO for 2018, in tabular form; the way in which this relates to existing demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41735/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme Applications

Questions (140)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

140. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of farm payments for persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41549/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Applications under the Areas of Natural Constraints Scheme were received from both named companies in mid May 2018. The processing of these applications has been completed and payment will issue to the nominated bank accounts shortly.

Transfer of Entitlements

Questions (141)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

141. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the stage the transfer of entitlements is at in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41627/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My Department is currently unable to process this application as the transferees are not in possession of a herd number. The representatives of the deceased should now contact my Department’s Inheritance Enquiry Unit on 1890 200 560 for assistance in obtaining the required BPS Transfer number to expedite a resolution to this case.

Departmental Schemes

Questions (142)

Brendan Smith

Question:

142. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the low-cost agri-loan scheme will be made available as promised in budget 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41644/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

In his Budget speech my colleague the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, formally announced progress in relation to the development of the “Future Growth Loan Scheme” for SMEs, including the primary agriculture and seafood sectors. This is a key Government Brexit response for which I had provided €25 million in funding in 2018.

The Food Wise 2025 strategy outlines the agri-food sector’s unique and special position within the Irish economy and its potential for future growth. Brexit is obviously a significant challenge given our unique exposure to the UK market. Farmers, the seafood sector and food businesses will need to focus on competitiveness and innovation in order to continue the growth in Irish agri-food exports, which reached a record €13.6 billion in 2017. The Scheme forms an important part the Government’s Brexit response alongside the “Brexit Loan Scheme”, the provision of additional resources to the agri-food and enterprise State Agencies and an intensification of Minister-led trade missions to access and develop new markets.

The Scheme, which will be administered by the SBCI and backed by a European Investment Fund counter-guarantee, will bring previously unavailable 8 to 10 year unsecured investment finance to the Irish market at competitive interest rates. I am working with colleagues the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister Donohoe, to bring up to €300 million of loans to the market.

This is a long-awaited source of finance for young and new entrant farmers, especially the cohort who do not have high levels of security. It will also serve smaller-scale farmers, who often do not have the leverage to negotiate for more favourable terms with their banking institution. Along with the likes of Milk Flex, this Scheme will form part of a comprehensive investment package for farmers. I am also delighted to be able to include the seafood sector in the Scheme

Food companies have identified long term investment finance of up to ten years as a critical need which is currently unavailable in Ireland. I am pleased that the Government have been able to deliver this product and its effects will be felt all along the food production chain.

My Department is providing 40% of the funding so an overall agri-food package of at least €120 million will be available. However, unlike previous Schemes, this can be reviewed and adjusted according to demand.

Further details will be provided in the coming months.  The Scheme is expected to be in place in early 2019 and will run for three years from its launch date.

Common Agricultural Policy

Questions (143)

Brendan Smith

Question:

143. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position in relation to Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, funding post-2020; the proposals he has put forward in relation to the need to increase the CAP budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41645/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

By way of introduction I would like to point out that in discussing the funding of the Common Agricultural Policy, we should bear in mind that this funding forms part of a broader EU budget which is negotiated by Finance Ministers and then agreed by the Heads of State and Government and the European Parliament. 

The EU proposed CAP budgetary ceilings are a part of these wider proposals on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the European Union for the period 2021-2027.  The European Commission has proposed, as part of the MFF, that funding for the Common Agricultural Policy should not exceed €365 billion for the period 2021-2027. This equates to a cut of around 5% compared to the current provision.  It is hoped that the next MFF will be finalised before the European elections in May 2019.

The MFF proposal published by the European Commission is an initial position. The final outcome will be determined by negotiations at EU level.  Achieving Ireland’s priorities in these negotiations will be a key issue for the Government. Ireland has stated clearly that it is important that policies with demonstrable added value continue to be properly supported. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) remains a priority for Ireland. 

As I have already mentioned, the shape of any new Multi Annual Financial Framework is ultimately a matter for Heads of State and Government.  The agreement of the European Parliament will also be required. Member States have differing expenditure priorities and the loss of UK budgetary contributions will make these negotiations particularly challenging.  Agreement on the budget requires unanimity among Member States.

I have been working closely with my European colleagues to build a consensus to reverse the cut to the CAP budget and to maintain support to CAP at the current EU 27 level.  In May this year, I, along with my EU Ministerial colleagues from France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Finland signed a joint Memorandum seeking the retention of the CAP budget at current levels.  The Memorandum was presented at the Agri-Fish Council in Luxembourg on 18 June, and up to 20 other EU Ministers have signalled their support to this proposal now.  At the Agrifish Council on 16 July 2018 France and Germany presented a joint declaration on the CAP proposals including a joint rejection of the cuts proposed. This paper was supported by other Member states including Croatia, Romania, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Belgium and Ireland.

Over the coming months detailed negotiations will continue at all levels across the EU as we work together to shape the final outcome. At the centre of all our considerations will be the need to ensure that CAP Post 2020, properly funded, will continue to support farm families and the rural economy.

I can assure the deputy that I will continue to work to develop a broad consensus on the value of a strong, fit for purpose agriculture sector, and work to reverse the cuts proposed in the draft MFF.

Departmental Funding

Questions (144)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

144. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount granted to animal welfare charities in each year since the enactment of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2013 in tabular form; and the charities in receipt of such funding on an annual basis. [41658/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The information requested is available on my Department's website at: https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/animalwelfare/fundingtoanimalwelfareorganisations/.

Animal Identification Schemes

Questions (145)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

145. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason a recent letter from his Department to sheep farmers stated that EID is compulsory for farmers and optional for factories; and if his attention has been drawn to the views expressed by an organisation in an article (details supplied). [41660/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The letter referred to by the Deputy recently issued to all registered sheep keepers, informing them of the new rules in relation to the identification and movement of sheep that I announced in May 2018, and on which I provided additional detail in August.

The changes to the National Sheep Identification System (NSIS) address inadequacies in the current system, which is widely acknowledged to be very complicated and overly-dependent on the manual transcription of the individual identification number of each sheep moved, through all stages of production. The new system will significantly reduce the record-keeping requirements of keepers and will result in a simpler, more effective and robust sheep traceability system.

Under the new rules, with effect from 1 June 2019, all sheep moving from a holding must be  identified electronically. Generally, all sheep must be identified with a full EID set of tags comprising of one electronic tag in the animal's right ear and a corresponding conventional tag, bearing the same unique animal identification number, in the left ear. Identification with an electronic bolus set will also be permitted. An exception is made for lambs moving directly to slaughter from the holding of birth while aged under 12 months of age. Such lambs must be identified with a minimum of one electronic tag in the right ear although identification with a full set of EID tags/ an electronic bolus set is also permitted.

The electronic identification of all sheep provides for the establishment of Central Points of recording (CPRs), approved by my Department, to record the individual identification number of each sheep moved to such a destination.

The approval of CPRs is provided for at Paragraph C2 of the Annex to Council Regulation 21/2004 by way of a derogation from the requirement for a keeper of the holding of departure to record the individual numbers of all sheep moved. The Regulation provides that Member States may authorise the recording of the individual tag numbers of sheep moved within the State at the point of destination, on behalf of the presenting keeper, by holdings approved by the competent authority for this purpose.

With effect from 1 June 2019, approved CPRs will be required to scan the electronic tags of all sheep presented at that location and provide the presenting keeper with a printed list of all sheep presented. This will significantly reduce the administrative burden currently placed on farmers who are required now to manually list these numbers on the dispatch documents accompanying sheep on movement. Under the new system, farmers will simply be required to record the total number of sheep moved to an approved CPR.

The CPR will provide a printed list of presented tag numbers (LPT) to the keeper within a maximum of 48 hours (but often on the same day). Having checked it for accuracy, the keeper will then associate the LPT with the relevant dispatch document and retain both documents together to complete his/her record keeping requirements.      

I am acutely aware that the enhancement of the sheep traceability system through the extension of electronic identification to all sheep represents an additional tagging cost to keepers.

In this regard, I have introduced a once-off  EID tag subsidy scheme, providing keepers with a once-off payment of up to a maximum of €100 based on the number of electronic tags purchased in their first completed order for electronic tags between 1 October 2018 and 30 September 2019.

I am similarly aware that the  operation of marts and slaughter plants as CPRs is key to the reduction in the current administrative burden placed on farmers. On that basis, there has been consultation with both marts and slaughter plants on enabling them to become CPRs. 

I have also announced a subvention to marts of 40% of the verified development cost (subject to a maximum of €10,000) of the infrastructure necessary to enable them generate the printout of tag numbers for farmers in respect of sheep supplied.

I will be closely monitoring progress in the application and approval processes for marts and slaughter plants to operate as CPRs in the coming months, in order to maximise the benefits for the farming community.

Capital Expenditure Programme

Questions (146)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

146. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the capital spend to date in 2018 including the capital carry-over from 2017 by subhead; the provision under each subhead including the capital carry-over from 2017 provided for in the Revised Estimates Volume for 2018; the details of overspends or underspends under each subhead; the action to be taken to deal with them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41661/18]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The following table shows the allocations for each capital sub-head for 2018 and expenditure to end September 2018:

Subhead	Expenditure Capital	2018 Allocation REV€000	Spend to end Sept 2018€000
A.2	Administrative capital (Share attributed to Programme A)	3,590	1439
A.3	Food Safety, Animal Health Programme	0	0
B.2	Administrative capital (Share attributed to Programme B)	1,269	330
B.3	Agri-Environmental Schemes	1,000	148
B.5	Development of Agriculture & Food ( Farm).	76,200	47614
B.10	Forestry ( includes €23.8m carry –over from 2017)	103,356	84275
C.2	Administrative capital - (Share attributed to Programme C)	247	64
C.4	Development of Ag & Food (Non-farm).	12,100	4861
C.5	Teagasc	5,150	3300
C.7	Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund	11,544	11544
C.10	Other Services ( Johnstown Castle Restoration)	1,000	1000
D.2	Administrative capital - (Share attributed to Programme D)	294	76
D.3	Fisheries	22,362	8635
D.4	Marine Institute	10,000	7870
D.5	Bord Iascaigh Mhara	13,100	3755
D.6	Sea Fisheries Protection Authority	750	55
D.7	Haulbowline Island Remediation	10,000	4823
	Total Budget: Total	271,962	179790

It is not possible to be certain about expenditure for year end. Between now and year end, my Department will continue to manage its voted resources to seek the best possible outturn for the year. However, I envisage there will be some capital available from 2018 to be carried over for use in 2019.