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HSE Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 May 2018

Tuesday, 29 May 2018

Ceisteanna (92)

Stephen Donnelly

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92. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the HSE’s budget; if spending is within profile; if hospitals are in budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23500/18]

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At the end of March, the HSE is €116m over profile.  While made up of offsetting surpluses and deficits, the main drivers of the overall deficit are Acute Hospitals, Disabilities, Support Services, State Claims Agency, and underachievement on the Value Improvement Programme. 

Expenditure in the Acute Hospitals Division is approximately €63m over budget at the end of the first quarter.  Two thirds of the variance is a result of expenditure over budget, with one third associated with shortfalls in income.   The HSE estimates that approximately a quarter of the variance at the end of the first quarter relates to the influenza surge and the impact of Storm Emma.

In addition to the challenges set out in the National Service Plan, pressures around pay rates, hospital income and regulatory compliance continue to be experienced during 2018.  Performance engagement with the Health Service Executive management team has emphasised the importance of financial management and delivery of the National Service Plan savings.  Specific emphasis has been placed on acute hospitals performance and pay management with dedicated meetings between the Department and the Health Service Executive to focus on these areas.

The Department and the HSE will, under the general umbrella of the Performance and Accountability Framework continue to seek to mitigate challenges as they arise.

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