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02/07/2024
Health Minister Welcomes New Funding Of £122m
Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has welcomed the new in-year funding of £122 million, announced by the Executive, for his Department.
Mr Nesbitt said: "While this makes some contribution to reducing the deficit position facing the Health and Social Care system, a significant shortfall still remains.
"I am still not in a position to balance the Health budget without taking measures which would be regarded as having a catastrophic impact on services. I have repeatedly made clear I will not be sanctioning such measures.
"The ongoing and significant budgetary shortfall is before a 2024/25 pay uplift can be considered.
"The financial position therefore remains very challenging and work continues across the HSC system to deliver the maximum possible savings and efficiency."
Mr Nesbitt said: "While this makes some contribution to reducing the deficit position facing the Health and Social Care system, a significant shortfall still remains.
"I am still not in a position to balance the Health budget without taking measures which would be regarded as having a catastrophic impact on services. I have repeatedly made clear I will not be sanctioning such measures.
"The ongoing and significant budgetary shortfall is before a 2024/25 pay uplift can be considered.
"The financial position therefore remains very challenging and work continues across the HSC system to deliver the maximum possible savings and efficiency."
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