Neasa Hourigan
Ceist:187. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the development funding available to cancer services in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3607/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 25 January 2023
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Freagraí scríofa
Budget 2023 sets out a budget of over €23.4 billion, the single largest investment in the Irish Health and Social Care Services in the history of the State. In 2021 this Government invested an additional €32 million in cancer services, including €12 million to help services address the additional challenges of Covid-19 and €20 million for new developments in services. In 2022 an additional €20 million was allocated to cancer services, which was used to drive improvement in services for cancer patients and their families.
This year's allocation will be used to ensure the continued rollout of the National Cancer Strategy, and includes €3.8 million for cancer screening services including BreastCheck, Cervical Check and the National Cervical Screening Laboratory.
Following a review of the 2023 National Service Plan (NSP), the HSE is revising the plan in line with considerations and feedback provided. I expect to receive a revised NSP shortly for consideration.
In line with the Health Act 2004, the NSP, when approved, will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 21 days. After this the HSE will ensure it is published at the earliest possible time.
Funding allocated to each service area will be documented in the NSP when approved and published.