111. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in view that Ireland has the fastest increasing aging demographic, predicted to hit 26% of the population being over 65 by 2051, if he considers the current 3% increase in budget to maintain existing levels of service in the health service, and in particular age related health services, to be sufficient when the aging demographic predicts increased demand on those services due to increases in the older population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7023/24]

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111. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform in view that Ireland has the fastest increasing aging demographic, predicted to hit 26% of the population being over 65 by 2051, if he considers the current 3% increase in budget to maintain existing levels of service in the health service, and in particular age related health services, to be sufficient when the aging demographic predicts increased demand on those services due to increases in the older population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7023/24]

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