Hospital Beds Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 February 2017

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Questions (70)

Martin Ferris

Question:

70. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of beds that have been closed due to staff shortages in each of the past five years; the number of beds closed currently due to staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4563/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.