David Cullinane
Question:1904. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the total Covid-19-related spend in 2020 by budget line item; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15845/21]
View answerWednesday, 24 March 2021
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The final budget allocation for spending on COVID-19 measures by the Department of Health through the HSE in 2020 was €2,511m (comprising €2,291m current and €220m capital).
The current allocation for COVID-19 measures in 2020 includes: €920m for personal protective equipment; €330m for private hospital capacity; €292m for COVID-19 testing & contact tracing; €190m for acute hospitals; €140m for GP services; €80m for the Temporary Payment Assistance Scheme for private nursing homes; €76m for payment of student nurses and medical interns; €45m for accommodation and isolation facilities; and €218m for other measures including community costs, disability services, hospices, the National Ambulance Service and other miscellaneous supports.
The capital allocation for COVID-19 measures in 2020 includes: €125m for buildings and related equipment; €45m for other equipment; €32m for ventilators and €18m for ICT.
The HSE are currently in the process of finalising their annual financial statements for 2020. Consequently the final expenditure data for 2020, which will incorporate expenditure on COVID-19 related measures, is not yet available.