David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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141. To ask the Minister for Health if he will appoint chief executive officers for regional health area authorities in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7558/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Government is committed to the implementation of Regional Health Areas (RHAs), as outlined in the Programme for Government. A draft of the detailed implementation plan will be presented to Government in the coming months, and transition to RHAs will take place through 2023.

Funding of €5.6m was approved and allocated to RHA implementation in Budget 2023. This includes funding for the appointment of RHA senior leadership teams. Sanction will be sought from DPER for the creation of six new RHA Chief Executive Officer posts. It is planned to advertise and recruit for these senior posts in Summer 2023. The intention is that RHA CEOs will be selected and appointed in 2023.