Hospitals Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 May 2018

Tuesday, 15 May 2018

Ceisteanna (341)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

341. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Health the estimated capital cost of introducing 9,000 new hospital beds over five years; the estimated cost of staffing 9,000 beds annually; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20822/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.