Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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236. To ask the Minister for Health if the regional health area implementation plan has been completed, given that it was due in quarter four of 2022; the timeline he is working towards for publication of this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11860/23]

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 memorandum on next steps, programme of work, and timelines for RHA implementation was approved by Government in April 2022.

A draft of the detailed Implementation Plan is currently being reviewed and refined with the HSE. The Implementation Plan will contain a summary of the rationale for RHAs, descriptions of the relative roles of the forthcoming RHAs, the HSE Centre and the Department of Health and will set out the clear, practical steps that will be taken for implementation.

It is intended to secure Government approval and publish the Implementation Plan in the coming weeks.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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237. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline he is working towards for publication of the 2023 HSE national service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11861/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Following a review of the 2023 National Service Plan, the HSE has resubmitted an amended plan in line with consideration and feedback provided by the Department and other stakeholders. I am currently considering this revised plan and intend to revert to the HSE shortly.

In line with the Act, the NSP, when approved, will be laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas within 21 days. After this the HSE will ensure it is published at the earliest possible time.