John Halligan
Ceist:21. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Health the cuts he intends to make to reach the target of €780 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57096/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2012
21. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Health the cuts he intends to make to reach the target of €780 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57096/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra46. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the cuts he intends to make to reach the target of €780 million; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57030/12]
Amharc ar fhreagra71. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Health if he will detail the way in which the projected €781 million reduction in the health budget in 2013 will be achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57024/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 21, 46 and 71 together.
The following table outlines the summary of measures to be taken by the Department in order to adhere to the 2013 Expenditure Ceiling. The table shows the amount of savings to be generated in 2013 following the implementation of each measure and the amount that is expected to be generated in a full year. The Department of Health's own Vote is being reduced by €90m - €30m transferring to the HSE and €60m in savings. Even allowing for additional expenditure related to the EU Presidency , there will be a reduction in the Department's Administrative Budget. There will be savings on the National treatment Purchase Fund and €25m of its budget will be transferred to the HSE. There will also be a range of further reductions including reductions in funding for health agencies.
Measure |
Savings in 2013 |
Full Year Savings |
€ million |
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Primary Care Schemes |
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Reduction in cost of Drugs and other prescribed items |
160 |
330 |
Increase DPS threshold to €144 per month |
10 |
10 |
Increase prescription charges for medical card holders |
51 |
51 |
Reduced professional fees |
70 |
80 |
Other changes to Primary Care schemes |
32 |
44 |
Other areas |
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Pay-related savings |
308 |
458 |
Increased generation of private income |
65 |
115 |
Savings on Department Vote |
60 |
60 |
Procurement Measures |
20 |
20 |
Other measures |
5 |
5 |
Total Net Savings |
781 |
1,173 |