David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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2951. To ask the Minister for Health the amount in the capital budget as set out in table 8 of the Stability Programme Update 2021 that is designated for infrastructure to support community healthcare networks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39696/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The capital funding for the Health Sector in the ten years of the National Development Plan (NDP) is €10.9 billion. A structured, in depth review of the NDP was initiated by Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) in Q4 2020 as set out in the Programme for Government. This process has two phases and aims to align the priorities identified in the Programme for Government (including implementation of Sláintecare) with the associated resourcing requirements.  

My department made a detailed submission outlining sectoral strategies and drivers of demand. The Phase 1 report was published on April 4th, 2021.  Phase 2 is currently underway with ongoing discussions to agree an overall allocation for Health. We are awaiting an update on the allocations to conclude the Phase 2 work.  Once funding allocation under the NDP review has been determined, it will inform the prioritisation of projects in the HSE Programme and the related allocation to Community Health services.