David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1479. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated additional cost of providing at least one advanced nurse practitioner in each heart failure service unit. [43121/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The skill mix for the model of care in each heart failure unit including advanced nurse practitioners and associated cost is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE).

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1480. To ask the Minister for Health the cost of ten wholetime equivalent lactation consultants. [43122/21]

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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The cost of ten wholetime equivalent Lactation Consultants is €659,608

On 11 May, funding of €1.58m was announced to provide the additional 24 Lactation Consultants across hospital and community settings, that are required to implement the National Breastfeeding Action Plan and ensure timely skilled assistance for mothers who wish to breastfeed. It will also support enhanced training, skills and knowledge to frontline staff.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1481. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of 50 new nursing posts. [43123/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1482. To ask the Minister for Health the number of non-training NCHD posts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43124/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.