Eugene Murphy
Question:48. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the medical assessment unit in County Roscommon will be open at evenings and weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6403/18]
View answerThursday, 8 February 2018
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Tackling overcrowding in Emergency Departments (EDs) is a key commitment of the Government. As such, €30 million in additional funding in 2017, and €40 million in 2018, was made available as part of the Budget 2018 to manage the expected peak in demand for our health services over this winter period and strengthen capacity moving forward.
As part of the package of measures agreed, funding will be provided for the expansion of services at Roscommon Medical Assessment Unit. It is my understanding, from advice of the HSE, that this funding is due to come on line in the final quarter of 2018.