Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health the funding allocated, with the subsequent out-turn, for the implementation of Traveller health policy for each year 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and the allocation for 2013, with a calculation of any level of underspend. [7402/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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An amount of €10,546,230 was spent on Traveller health via Traveller Health Units during 2011. This amount excludes the costs of core/mainstream services accessed by members of the Travelling community e.g. GP services, foster care etc. Efforts have continued to ensure that funding for all vulnerable groups remains protected as far as possible.

The specific information requested for each of the years in question is not readily available. However I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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To ask the Minister for Health the number of community health workers engaged to work with Travellers over each year 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. [7403/13]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Traveller Health Units (THUs) operate in each HSE area and work in partnership with local Traveller organisations. Peer led healthcare projects known as Primary Healthcare Projects play an invaluable role. They began in 1994 and now there are over 40 projects involving over 450 participants. In addition the HSE’s National Traveller Health Advisory Forum (NTHAF) is a governance body comprising THUs and Traveller representation as well as HSE personnel working together to address key priorities. These structures are accountable to the National Social Inclusion Governance Group in the Health Service Executive.

The specific information on the number of community health workers engaged to work with Travellers in each of the years requested is not readily available. However I have asked the Health Service Executive to supply this information to me and I will forward it to the Deputy as soon as possible.