Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 123: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will clarify that the €340 million that was allocated for payments under the Health (Repayment) Scheme Act 2006 will be assigned for this purpose in 2007 without negative effect on the 2007 budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24004/07]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the HSE that based on most recent estimates, €160m will be required to meet costs arising under the Health Repayment Scheme in 2007. Full provision has and will continue to be made to meet the cost of all valid claims arising under the scheme.