Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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46. To ask the Minister for Health if urgent investment will be provided for hospital services in counties Cavan and Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28107/18]

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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69. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to invest in Cavan and Monaghan hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28108/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 46 and 69 together.

The planning and management of future health expenditure is considered as part of the annual estimates and budgetary process which seeks to balance available funding across all service areas to achieve the best possible outcomes for the greatest number of service users and prioritise areas of greatest need. The 2018 HSE National Service Plan outlines the HSE's need to continue to pursue increased efficiency, value for money and budgetary control in delivering safe and effective healthcare services within its budget allocation.

In response to the particular query raised, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you as soon as possible outlining any specific investment plans at these two hospitals.