Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
1439. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 253 of 8 March 2023, the specific funding amount that he is referring to in the response; if he will define the quantum of funding approved; the amount that is being grant-aided by EU funds; if any funds are being provided through the Exchequer or State funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13510/23]
View answerFunds committed in the EU4Health Work Programme are deployed via grants and procurement, in compliance with the rules set out in the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046. Grants involve co-financing. The maximum possible rate of Union co-financing is up to 60% of the total eligible costs of the action, unless specified otherwise in the specific calls for proposals. In cases of exceptional utility, the Union contribution may be increased up to 80% of the total eligible costs. It is important to note that each Member state must provide co-funding of 20% for an EU4Health direct grant.
Ireland joined a European consortia to prepare and submit an application for the direct grant to Member States on the prevention of NCDs (Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes). This application was submitted on the 15th February and is now under review by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), the results of which are expected in April or May. Following approval of funding by HaDEA, a grant agreement will be prepared and signed by the beneficiaries. The grant agreement will provide details on the final budget approved by the Commission. Until the grant agreement is signed, all information pertaining to this application is confidential. The expected start date of the project is Sept/Oct 2023.
