Departmental Budgets

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2015

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Ceisteanna (228)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

228. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has agreed final 2015 Estimates with the Department of Health; if he expects that Department's budget 2016 Estimate to increase during the course of 2016, as has happened with previous Supplementary Estimates for health since 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40137/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

Discussions are ongoing with the Department of Health regarding the required supplementary estimate for 2015. This will be brought to Government for approval in the coming weeks. This Government has always prioritised spending in the health sector and it is expected that the 2016 allocation will be sufficient to fund the health service next year.