Hospital Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 July 2012

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Ceisteanna (733)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

739 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health due to the serious overcrowding and following the business case that was made by management of Mullingar hospital to open a 12 bed in-patient acute admissions unit; if he will provide the necessary funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36280/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health (Deputy James Reilly)

I can confirm that Mullingar Hospital has recently made a submission to the Department in relation to the opening of hospital beds.

The submission is being considered by the SDU and a decision will be made shortly in this regard.