Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 172: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if the extra costs to hospitals associated with the cold spell at the start of 2010 had to be paid for under the overall yearly allocation or if extra funding was provided for overtime and extra staff costs; if she will provide breakdown by hospital of such costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38028/10]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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In approving the HSE National Service Plan 2010 earlier this year, I highlighted to the Executive the need to deliver, at a minimum, the levels of service set out in the Plan as well as operating within the limits of its allocation of €14.140bn, as set out in the Revised Estimates Volume. These requirements include operating within budget during times of critical pressure.

With regard to the Deputy's request for a breakdown by hospital of any extra costs associated with the cold spell, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Division of the Executive to provide any such information as may exist and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.