Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 October 2015
111. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the additional costs in 2015 of extra measures, such as the emergency Department task force, and revised measures, such as the details of free general practitioner care for the under sixes, which he announced during the course of 2015 but which were not covered in the 2015 Revised Estimate for Health; and if he will provide same in tabular form. [36679/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe additional measures provided during the course of 2015, not covered by the 2015 Revised Estimate for Health (Vote 38), are set out in the following table.
|
- |
€m |
|
Waiting List Initiative |
51 |
|
Emergency Department Overcrowding and Delayed Discharges |
74 |
|
Winter Initiative |
18 |
Earlier this year, agreement was reached with the IMO on a package of measures, including terms for the delivery of GP care without fees for all children under 6 years and the provision of GP care without fees to all persons aged 70 years and over. These represent the first phase in the delivery of a universal GP service. The new under-6 arrangements are effective from 1st July 2015 while the service for all persons aged 70 years and over commenced on 5th August 2015. The additional full year cost for the under-6 arrangements is €67m. There is no additional cost for persons aged 70 and over.
