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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 June 2026

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Questions (310)

Michael Cahill

Question:

310. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Health to address the chronic situation that exists at University Hospital Kerry accident and emergency department by providing a new 96 bed block in addition to the 39 beds already in train there, and taken into consideration the fact that the hospital has seen an 18% increase in emergency department presentations during 2024 on 2023 numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44656/26]

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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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