HSE Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Ceisteanna (729)

Seán Fleming

Ceist:

729. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Health the saving that would be achieved from improving the occupancy of existing designated private beds in public hospitals to 70%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36611/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health (Deputy Alex White)

I have asked the Health Service Executive for a report on the issue raised by the Deputy. I will revert to the Deputy on the matter as soon as possible.