Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 November 2021
718. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health the number of new acute beds that have been provided to Portiuncula Hospital in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59044/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraSaolta Hospital Group advise that no new acute beds were provided to Portiuncula University Hospital in the past two years. However, the design of a 12 bedded isolation ward in a vacated area of the hospital is progressing, and it is expected that this work will be completed in 2022.
In addition, a new ward block development will provide a 50-bed replacement ward. Tenders are due in for this work in December, with the intention of awarding a contract early in 2022.
