Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
1403. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health his plans to upgrade Monaghan Hospital and reintroduce its accident and emergency department; his views on the concerns of the public due to the lack of this service and delays in ambulance response times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63130/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast year saw a number of new initiatives at Monaghan General Hospital, including:
- 18 new stepdown beds;
- a second endoscopy room;
- centralisation of Haemochromatosis Services for patients in the Cavan Monaghan Hospital Catchment area; and
- provision of a 3rd Ultrasound.
The RCSI Hospital Group advises that there are no plans to expand the Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan General Hospital. As you know, Cavan General Hospital provides 24-hour emergency critical care to adults and children in the region.
