Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
761. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health the details of the 2019 bed capacity programme, which previously included plans for ten additional beds in Mayo University Hospital; when the hospital will bring this extra capacity into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14163/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraSaolta Hospital Group has advised that Mayo University Hospital have proposals for a mobile Acute Medical Assessment Unit on the site which would release 8 beds for inpatient use. They also envisage freeing up 2 further beds through an internal upgrade. These proposals will be considered in the context of priorities in the region and available resources.
