Vol. 539 No. 3
88 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Health and Children when he will publish the report of the national review of bed capacity in the acute and non-acute sectors; the main findings of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19213/01]
A national review of bed capacity, in both the acute and non-acute sectors is being conducted on foot of the commitment by Government in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness. The review is being carried out by my Department in conjunction with the Department of Finance and in consultation with the social partners. The review is primarily focused on the emerging need to increase bed capacity and to have a strategic framework in place in terms of the number of additional beds required in the short, medium and longer terms to meet the needs of the population. The review is nearing completion and the findings will be submitted to Government.
