David Cullinane
Ceist:1261. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health when the next HSE capital plan will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32824/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 3 November 2020
Ceisteanna (1261)
Freagraí scríofa
The Health capital allocation in 2021 is now €1,035m (incl. e-Health and ICT) as notified in the context of Budget 2021. This includes additional capital funding of €155m (incl. €25m for the delivery of ICT related COVID-19 actions) provided by the Government for capital projects in response to Covid-19 in 2021.
The National Development Plan 2018 – 2027 sets out the total health capital funding to 2027 for the development of health infrastructure in line with health policies, strategies and in support of the reforms set out in Sláintecare. The Department engages with DPER in the determination of the annual health capital allocation as part of the annual estimates process and with the HSE to finalise a Capital Plan. A Letter of Determination will issue to the HSE to advise it of its funding allocation for 2021 and requesting it to prepare a Capital Plan on this basis.
The HSE is responsible for the delivery and management of healthcare infrastructure and will develop a Capital Plan, guided by national healthcare strategies, policies and Government priorities and having regard to the available funding and the number of large national capital projects currently underway. In drafting this plan, priority must be given to meeting contractual commitments.
The HSE’s National Capital and Property Steering Committee appraises all project submissions to recommend the selection of projects for inclusion in the Capital Plan, subject to funding availability. All capital development proposals must progress through a number of approval stages, in line with the Public Spending Code, including detailed appraisal, planning, design and procurement before a firm timeline or funding requirement can be established.
The capital funding for health in 2021 will contribute to the delivery of modern health facilities and equipment to improve and expand service provision and capacity across the country, both key aspects of Sláintecare and Project Ireland 2040.
Question No. 1262 answered with Question No. 1114.