Alan Kelly
Ceist:539. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the status of the implementation of the national maternity strategy; and if there has been any decision on the capital funding model. [30930/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 October 2016
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Freagraí scríofa
The National Women & Infants Health Programme will lead the implementation of Ireland's first National Maternity Strategy - Creating A Better Future Together 2016 - 2026. Work to establish the Programme Leadership Team continues. The Programme will draw up a detailed action plan that will inform the full implementation of the Strategy; this work will include the identification of capital funding requirements. As with all capital projects, the further development of the health care infrastructure, including that relating to the National Maternity Strategy, must be considered and prioritised within the context of the overall capital envelope available to the health service. The HSE will continue to apply the available funding for infrastructure development in the most effective way possible to meet current and future needs.