Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2009

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

Questions (275)

Jan O'Sullivan

Question:

329 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of long-stay beds currently being used in a hospital (details supplied) in County Limerick, the number of other beds including rehabilitation and respite; her plans to increase or decrease these numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4922/09]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Máire Hoctor)

During 2008, six additional beds opened in the hospital referred to by the Deputy under the Fast-Track Initiative. However, as the overall operation and capacity of the hospital is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.