Hospital Overcrowding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 April 2026

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Thursday, 16 April 2026

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Michael Cahill

Question:

298. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health if she will address the overcrowding in the accident and emergency department, and the trolley crisis, at University Hospital Kerry as a matter of priority by expediting the development of the new 108-bed block on the hospital campus; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27841/26]

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Minister for Health

As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

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