Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 December 2009
137 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Health and Children further to Parlimentary Question No. 96 on 21 May 2009, the overall figure on the number of acute beds in the hospital system in 2006; the number of beds in 2009; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46138/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe national average number of acute hospital beds available in public hospitals in 2007, the latest year for which validated data has been compiled by the HSE, is 13,688. This includes both in patient beds and day places. The national average number of acute hospital beds available in public hospitals in 2006 was 13,528. This shows an increase year on year of 160.
My Department has requested the HSE to provide validated data on the national average number of acute hospital beds available in 2008 to the Deputy as soon as this becomes available.
