Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
362. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Health his plans to provide 80 to 100 extra beds in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 as a matter of urgency which will address the current trolley situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39056/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraED overcrowding is a key priority issue for the Government. Significant progress has been made to date on the overall ED Taskforce plan, with reductions in delayed discharges and waiting times for NHSS funding, allied with increased provision for transitional care funding, home care packages and nursing home beds.
The provision of additional acute hospital bed capacity is dependent on the availability of both suitable infrastructure and adequate staffing to ensure the provision of safe and quality care. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days he should contact my Private Office and my officials will follow the matter up.
