Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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226. To ask the Minister for Health to address a matter in the emergency department of Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan (details supplied). [41701/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In 2019, Our Lady’s Hospital Navan had a budget of €48 million. As of May 2024, the budget for the hospital stands at €72 million. The budget for the last 5 years for Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan was:

• 2023 - €76,000,000
• 2022 - €65,000,000
• 2021 - €63,000,000
• 2020 - €58,000,000
• 2019 - €48,000,000

The HSE Annual Report and Annual Financial Statements describe how services have been delivered each year and the HSE National Service Plan explains the services that are funded by the budget.

The National Financial Regulations (NFRs) help the HSE to make financial decisions and transactions. All staff across the HSE have a responsibility to be aware of the NFRs, how they apply to the day-to-day operations of their work.

The NRFs set out minimum requirements that must be followed in order to be compliant.

The minimum requirements include:

• Irish and EU statutory requirements
• Achievement of Best Value for Money
• Government policies and guidelines

• Upgrade to canteen and conference area completed 2024.
• Additional external parking provided and completed 2023.
• Upgrade of the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan – complete in 2023.
• New Reception area completed 2023.
• Ward Refurbishment – complete 2022.
• Modifications to Theatres – complete 2021