Róisín Shortall
Question:2012. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health when he expects to finalise the funding available for long Covid clinics in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44071/22]
View answerThursday, 8 September 2022
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With funding allocated in 2022, the HSE is currently implementing an interim Model of Care for Long COVID which aims to build on existing service provision, in addition to establishing new services across a number of health care settings including GP, community services and acute hospitals. A phased implementation is underway with a focus on establishing Post-Acute and Long COVID clinics within each Hospital Group to ensure a national service.
The HSE's funding for 2023 will be allocated through the normal estimates, budgetary and service planning processes over the coming period. Proposals in relation to Long COVID clinics and funding available for these clinics will be determined within this wider process.