Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012
213 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of general hospital beds available at all public general hospitals throughout the country; the extent to which this has fluctuated in each of the past four years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24595/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have set out the information requested by the Deputy for the years 2007-2010 (most recent available) in the table. The information was supplied by the Business Intelligence Unit (BIU) of the Health Service Executive. 2011 data is currently being validated and will not be available until later this year.
|
In-Patient Beds |
Day Beds/Places |
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Public |
Private |
Non designated |
Total |
Public |
Private |
Non designated |
Total |
|
|
Totals 2007 |
9,034 |
2,249 |
840 |
12,123 |
1,245 |
222 |
78 |
1,545 |
|
Totals 2008 |
8,696 |
2,251 |
899 |
11,678 |
1,299 |
217 |
221 |
1,737 |
|
Totals 2009 |
8,427 |
2,203 |
908 |
11,538 |
1,319 |
225 |
228 |
1,772 |
|
Totals 2010 |
8,084 |
2,190 |
885 |
11,159 |
1,375 |
223 |
259 |
1,857 |
