Duncan Smith
Question:358. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the provision of the 1,500 rapid-build hospital beds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45941/23]
View answerThursday, 19 October 2023
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Given the pressures experienced by healthcare services and the need to ensure sufficient capacity to meet urgent and emergency patient demand, it is recognised that there are a number of acute hospitals where additional in-patient accommodation can provide improved patient flow.
In order to help address the above issues, I have asked the HSE to put into action a plan to expedite the rapid construction and delivery of 1,500 additional acute beds across the country. The HSE will be in a position to provide more detail in response to your query. Therefore, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.