Paudge Connolly
Ceist:98 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the ten extra beds proposed for Monaghan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33090/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 December 2004
Ceisteanna (77, 78)
Paudge Connolly
Ceist:99 Mr. Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the status of the 19 extra beds proposed for Cavan General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33091/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 98 and 99 together.
My Department has approved revenue funding of €500,000 to commission ten additional day beds at Monaghan General Hospital. These beds are designed to facilitate the development of surgical services across the Cavan-Monaghan Hospital group. The commissioning of these beds is to be progressed by the North Eastern Health Board.
On 13 December 2004, my Department received a proposal from the board for the provision of an additional 19 beds and additional theatre capacity at Cavan General Hospital. This submission will be considered in the context of the reconfiguration of services across the Cavan-Monaghan Hospital group.