Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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1191. To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the benefits to Ireland of a decision to join the EU4Health Joint Action on Diabetes and CVD; the further action that his Department is taking in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12427/23]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The aim of the JA(s) is to reduce the burden of Non Communicable Diseases and related risk factors, both at personal and societal level, targeting or addressing the specifics of CVDs and diabetes and their health determinants, as necessary. The action will implement projects on disease prevention and health promotion, which are expected to reduce the burden of CVDs and diabetes in Member States.

Ireland joined a European consortia to prepare and submit an application for the direct grant to Member States on the prevention of NCDs (Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes). This application was submitted on the 15th February and is now under review by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), the results of which are expected in April or May. Following approval of funding by HaDEA, a grant agreement will be prepared and signed by the beneficiaries. The grant agreement will provide details on the final budget approved by the Commission. Until the grant agreement is signed, all information pertaining to this application is confidential. The expected start date of the project is Sept/Oct 2023.