Hospital Accommodation.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 March 2010

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Ceisteanna (191)

Denis Naughten

Ceist:

235 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health and Children the number of acute hospital beds in each hospital that were unavailable in 2009 due to cost containment measures, infection control and refurbishment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10593/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health and Children (Deputy Mary Harney)

As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply. Due to industrial action in the public service by members of IMPACT, the HSE may not be in a position to provide a response within the normal timeframe.