Health Services

Thursday, 7 March 2024

Questions (421)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

421. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 586 of 13 February 2024, if he is satisfied that there is no private surge capacity available to the UL Hospitals Group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11441/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Health (Deputy Stephen Donnelly)

There is no private inpatient capacity available to UHL. GPs can refer patients to the Medical Assessment Unit of the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee, and patients may be admitted if clinically appropriate. Future capacity in the Bons Secours Hospital Limerick is not expected to be open in 2024.