Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I have some brief questions. I am unsure if the Minister will be able to answer them because I know he cannot reveal any budget measures. On the Sláintecare report, the Minister is aware that it recommends an additional allocation of €396 million for its implementation next year. Is it the intention of the Government to begin the implementation of Sláintecare? If so, will the full allocation be made or will that be determined based on the Minister's negotiations and discussions with the Department of Health on its overrun? Will that have a bearing on how quickly we can implement Sláintecare?