Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details regarding the Health Service Executive's proposals to make savings of €37 million through cash and stock management initiatives; if these proposals include medical stocks; if so, the way he proposes to manage the situation in order that the services are not compromised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38433/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The financial situation in the HSE continues to be extremely challenging. Intensive discussions are ongoing between my Department and the HSE in respect of the savings required in order to address the deficit. As part of these discussions, the Executive has indicated that savings of €37m are achievable through better cash and stock management. Each RDO is working closely with the National Directors of Integrated Services and Finance regarding the details of these proposals which are designed to maximise the potential savings within their cost containment plans while minimising the effect on front line services to the greatest extent possible.