Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
1078. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health the status of construction of the patient modular unit at South Tipperary General Hospital; when it will commence operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1752/18]
View answerIncreasing bed capacity in public acute hospitals has been and continues to be a priority in terms of addressing the causes and challenges of Emergency Department overcrowding.
I can confirm that funding has been allocated for the modular build programme to deliver capacity at South Tipperary General Hospital, which is targeted for completion in the latter quarter of 2018.
In relation to the particular query raised, as this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.
