Brian Stanley
Ceist:23. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Health the Government's plans to upgrade Shaen and Abbeyleix hospitals in County Laois to meet Health Information and Quality Authority standards. [35556/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 22 October 2015
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Abbeyleix currently has capacity for 20 beds, which are utilised for some patients requiring long term care, with the majority of beds providing respite for patients from the area. St Brigids Shaen has capacity for 23 beds. However due to refurbishment works currently taking place in the unit, 9 beds are temporarily out of use. It is anticipated that refurbishment will be completed by the end of the year.
Both facilities, Abbeyleix & Shaen are providing an important service and the HSE will continue to utilise these 43 beds to support the needs of these areas.