Colm Burke
Question:975. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Health to provide a detailed breakdown of the funding allocation for cardiovascular services in Budget 2026, in tabular form. [17236/26]
View answerTuesday, 3 March 2026
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As the Deputy will be aware, cardiovascular health was prioritised in Budget 2025, which allocated over €9 million in full-year funding to support vital cardiovascular initiatives. From 2026 onwards, the HSE’s planning framework will centre on region led operational planning. The management of total staff allocations and payroll budget within the various Health Regions has devolved to the Regional Executive Officers (REOs). The HSE has published its National Service Plan for 2026, setting out how the HSE will operationalise the Department’s priorities funded in Budget 2026. As outlined in the NSP 2026, a key priority action for the HSE is to progress the implementation of the National Review of Cardiac Services 2023, including the strengthening and expansion of Cardiac Rehabilitation services. In line with the annual estimates and service planning process specific operational detail and budgetary management of allocated funds is a matter for the HSE, and as such I have referred query to the HSE for direct response.