Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Is there any danger regarding the allocation of moneys to the NTPF? Is it possible that similar, parallel resources will be allocated to increase capacity? There is a concern that when money is put into the NTPF, we are told that funding has been allocated to deal with a health crisis or problem and the issue is taken off the agenda. I suggest that when allocations are made to the NTPF, matching funding should also come through in support of core resources.

I would also like to ask Mr. Woods about the gynaecological strategy. He does not have to answer this question now. I know our time is short. He will be sending a response to the committee about another issue at a later stage. Could he also send us a timeline in this regard? It would be good to get written information.