Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2082. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase the level of capital funding to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/21]
View answerThe capital funding for the Health Sector in the ten years of the National Development Plan (NDP) is €10.9 billion. A structured, in depth review of the NDP was initiated by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) in Q4 2020 as set out in the Programme for Government. This process has two phases and aims to align the priorities identified in the Programme for Government (including implementation of Sláintecare) with the associated resourcing requirements.
My department made a detailed submission outlining sectoral strategies and drivers of demand. The Phase 1 report was published on April 4th, 2021. Phase 2 is currently underway with ongoing discussions to agree an overall allocation for Health. We are awaiting an update on the allocations to conclude the Phase 2 work. Once funding allocation under the NDP review has been determined, it will inform the prioritisation of projects in the HSE Programme and the related allocation to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Cappagh.
