Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
33. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have presented at Mayo University Hospital emergency department to date in 2017; if the numbers presenting are over the capacity of the emergency department; if so, the amount by which it is over capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40948/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra185. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Health the number of persons who have presented at Mayo University Hospital emergency department from 1 January 2017 to 31 August 2017; if the numbers presenting are over the capacity of the emergency department; if so, the amount by which it is over capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41090/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 185 together.
Recently published HSE data shows that at the end of June 2017 there were 18,173 emergency presentations at Mayo University Hospital, a reduction of 2.3% when compared with the same period last year.
In line with this, recent HSE data shows a 41% reduction in trolley numbers at the Hospital in comparison with the same period in 2016.
In compliance with the Escalation Directive, all Hospitals with Emergency Departments have contingency plans in place, to be implemented as required in times of high demand.
