Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1745. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the National Service Plan 2024; if the HSE has submitted the NSP to him for approval; the timeline he is working towards in approving the NSP; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1643/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Letter of Determination which included my priority areas for the National Service Plan 2024 issued to the Health Service Executive (HSE) on 28th November 2023. Subsequently the National Service Plan was submitted for my approval by the HSE Chairperson on 20th December 2023.
The Plan is currently the subject of detailed discussions between the HSE, my Department and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, with a view to approving the Plan as soon as possible.
In line with legislation, 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.
