Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2021
338. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason funding for the stroke strategy was not announced as part of the €50 million for clinical strategies in Budget 2022; when the plan and the implementation plan will be published; the level of funding that will be provided;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51880/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra342. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health the status of the Stroke Strategy; when it will be published; when an implementation plan for same will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51901/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra343. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if the €50 million for clinical strategies announced in Budget 2022 is inclusive of the Stroke Strategy; if not, the way the Stroke Strategy will be funded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51902/21]
Amharc ar fhreagra349. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the reason funding for the stroke strategy was not announced as part of the €50 million for clinical strategies in Budget 2022; when the stroke strategy and implementation plan will be published; the level of funding which will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51962/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 338, 342, 343 and 349 together.
On Thursday 14 October, I announced €21billion, the biggest ever investment in Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services. Budget 2022 will deliver Sláintecare - reduce waiting lists, increase capacity, protect our most vulnerable, address inequalities and deliver the right care, in the right place at the right time.
The funding allocated to Health in Budget 2022 demonstrates the Government’s commitment in the Programme for Government to deliver Universal Healthcare in a number of important areas.
The HSE’s proposed National Stroke Strategy 2021-2026 has been clinically approved by the HSE Chief Clinical Officer Clinical Forum at its meeting in July 2021 and the HSE inform me that it will be reviewed by the HSE Executive Management Team at the next meeting in November 2021. This will inform the date for publication with regard to organisational strategy, planning and implementation. Funding will be considered in this context.
