David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1174. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of retaining the additional 324 acute beds and 42 ICU beds to the end of 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19970/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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1175. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated full cost of redeploying all existing beds that cannot be deployed due to social distancing and IPC guidelines in modular units; the breakdown of associated additional costs and additional operational costs; and the additional staffing requirements and associated costs to ensure as many beds as possible can be deployed taking account of necessary closures due to IPC guidelines. [19971/20]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the Deputy has spoken to the Parliamentary Affairs Unit within my Department and will forward specific details to them of the information which he requires.