Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 May 2018
276. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 402 of 24 April 2018, the number of the 200 additional beds opened in winter 2017-18 that will remain open indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18869/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Winter Initiative, 208 beds have opened so far this winter at the following sites:
- St. Vincent's Hospital (22 beds);
- Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda (29 beds):
- University Hospital Limerick (17 beds);
- University Hospital Galway (28 beds);
- University Hospital Waterford (18);
- Beaumont Hospital Dublin (20);
- St. James'/St. Luke's (23);
- The Mater Hospital Dublin (24 beds);
- Naas Hospital (11);
- Cork University Hospital (2 critical care beds); and
- St. Luke's Kilkenny (14).
The HSE has informed my Department that these beds are due to remain open over the course of the full year in 2018, depending on operational requirements.
