Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
683. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health if his Department intends on making a submission indicating Ireland's interest in participating in the EU4Health Joint Action for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), in order that Ireland can have access to part of the €53 million of funding that is available for these policy areas through this programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59091/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU4Health Programme mandates a wide range of support to health policies and actions. The EU4Health annual work plans are structured around four overarching strands – crisis preparedness, health promotion & disease prevention, health systems & healthcare workforce, and digital – with a cross-cutting priority on cancer. My department participates actively in the EU4Health Steering Group and Programme Committee, and together with its aegis bodies including the Health Service Executive and Health Research Board, works to bring possible support measures under EU4Health to the attention of health authorities and eligible stakeholders.
Participation in the 2022 EU4Health Programme joint action on diabetes and cardiovascular disease initiatives remain under consideration by officials in my department.
