Ireland's government reaches a €2.7bn, 2-year funding agreement with the Department of Health, aiming to improve HSE governance and clear waiting lists.

Ireland's government has reached a two-year funding agreement with the Department of Health, providing an additional €2.7bn to address ongoing debates over the health budget. The deal allocates €1.5bn for health funding this year, followed by €1.2bn next year, aiming to improve financial planning and governance within the Health Service Executive (HSE) and support better control and linked financing with improved service outputs. The funding boost is expected to help clear waiting lists, which have been falling for the second year in a row.

July 09, 2024
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