I regret that I have been advised by the HSE that due to an error the figure of 11,907 which was previously provided should have read 11,597. I confirm that the figure of 11,597 beds includes capacity in public and voluntary hospitals only, excluding critical care beds and day beds. This includes 324 beds funded in March 2020 in response to the Covid 19 pandemic, some of which are located off the acute hospital campus.
It should be noted that this is the total current bed capacity. However beds are unavailable when they are temporarily closed for reasons such as infection control, maintenance/refurbishment, or staffing shortages.
With regard to the Deputy's request of a breakdown by site, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.