Cross-party body to examine health service’s budget and long-term future

Cabinet is today expected to sign off on the establishment of a new cross-party committee to look at the long-term future of the health system.

Ministers will also discuss a memo on the new budget process. This system which is part of the programme for government aims to give parliamentary ownership and more transparency to the budget system.

Health Minister Simon Harris is to bring a motion for approval by Cabinet to allow for the establishment of an all-party group to come up with a 10-year plan for the health service.