Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
1171. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of new beds made available in 2018 and 2019 disaggregated by hospital group and hospital in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15450/20]
View answerThe Health Service Capacity Review found that the net requirement, in a reform scenario, is for an additional 2,590 hospital beds by 2031 (inpatient, day case, critical care) with an immediate requirement for 1,290 beds to address overcrowding and to ensure hospitals operated at 85% occupancy in line with other OECD countries. Approximately 770 of these beds have been provided. The National Development Plan provides for the full 2,590 beds by the earlier date of 2027.
In relation to the particular query raised regarding additional beds provided in 2018 and 2019, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.
