307 Deputy Brian O’Shea asked the Minister for Health and Children if she will consider priorities for budget 2011 from an association (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39078/10]

The priorities for Budget 2011 are being considered as part of the estimates and budgetary process for 2011. As the Deputy will appreciate, detailed deliberation on all aspects of expenditure in the health service is underway as part of the consideration of the very challenging financial circumstances which face the Government this year. As such, it would not be appropriate to comment further on particular elements of the Budget at this time.