David Cullinane
Question:1157. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of increasing the eHealth budget by 10%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21472/20]
View answerTuesday, 8 September 2020
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The HSE ICT Capital budget is €95 million for 2020 up from €85m in 2019. Investment objectives are in line with Project Ireland 2040 and support eHealth activities agreed in the Programme for Government and support the cross-party reform priorities of Sláintecare as well as a continuing body of work on national ICT maintenance and upgrades A 10% increase in the 2020 HSE ICT capital funding of €95 million represents an additional investment of €9.5 million. Proposed funding for 2021 is currently €120m which represents a planned increased funding provision of €25m.