Alan Farrell
Question:564. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the status of the Women’s Health Action Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60139/21]
View answerTuesday, 7 December 2021
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Improving women’s health outcomes is a key priority for me and this Government. We made a strong commitment to 'Promoting Women’s Health' in the Programme for Government and are fully committed to improving health outcomes for all women. We will continue the development and improvement of women’s health services and work with women and girls to improve their health across the whole life cycle.
This commitment has been reflected within Budget 2022, in the allocation of €31 million for new development funding to specifically support women’s health. This additional funding supplements both the ongoing work of the Department in key areas for women and a specific dedicated allocation for innovative approaches to women’s health services nationwide, through the Women’s Health Taskforce ‘Women’s Health Fund’.
The Women’s Health Fund will support the delivery of the Women’s Health Action Plan 2022. The Women's Health Action Plan 2022 is anticipated to be published in December. Informed by the available evidence and engagement with women across the country, key stakeholders, clinicians, and advocates for women’s health, the Action Plan will outline measures needed to tackle a wide range of issues impacting all women’s health outcomes in Ireland.