Marie Sherlock
Ceist:785. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health the number of new acute hospital beds provided for in Budget 2026. [56734/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 21 October 2025
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For 2026, 172 new acute beds are planned to open, alongside the construction of four new surgical hubs in Galway, Limerick, Cork, and Waterford.
In addition, we will expand Virtual Acute Wards across five sites, supporting more flexible, home-based care for patients who would otherwise require hospital admission. The five sites are: Galway, Mercy, St Luke's Kilkenny, Drogheda and Tullamore.