Written answers
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
Department of Health
Health Strategies
Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change)
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493. To ask the Minister for Health the way the €2.7 million allocated for the implementation of the national strategy for accelerating genomic medicine in Ireland will be spent in 2023, in tabular form. [43592/23]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Government and the Department of Health are fully committed to improving genetics services in Ireland. Our vision for Irish genetics and genomics is to develop a patient and family-centred service, that aligns with the values of Sláintecare, through its focus on equity of access and enhanced patient outcomes. In 2023, I allocated €2.7 million to implement the National Strategy for Accelerating Genetics and Genomics Medicine in Ireland, including the establishment of a National Office of Genetics and Genomics and the recruitment of key staff within the National Office and the wider genomics service. Details are supplied in the following table.
| - | Details | Allocation 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment of staff for the National Office of Genetics and Genomics and frontline workforce (16.5 WTEs) |
| €1.2m |
| Non-pay costs | Patient support, health promotion, and external PMO support | €1.5m |
| Total | €2.7m |
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