Hospital Overcrowding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Questions (647)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

647. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health the number of patients waiting on trolleys at University Hospital Kerry each day in May 2023, in tabular form; if an explanation can be provided for the figures on each of these days; if these figures are the worst ever monthly total at UHK; if he has had direct contact with management concerning this; if so, if he will provide details of any such communications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30741/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

As Minister for Health, I have not had any direct contact with University Hospital Kerry's management concerning the trolley figures in May 2023. However, my Department produces daily and weekly updates on the ED situation nationally and at sites across the country to inform my office of ED activity and performance.

In relation to the particular query raised regarding trolley figures at University Hospital Kerry in May 2023, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.