Hospital Beds Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Ceisteanna (495)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

495. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason there are beds lying empty in Killarney Community Hospital and St. Columbanus home in County Kerry when, following treatment at Kerry General Hospital, persons urgently require access to beds before returning home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13204/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Health

As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.