Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Local public representatives were recently in the hospital to see the progress and to be brought up to date on the plans and the actions the Minister has taken in respect of the capacity issues the Deputy has raised. The Minister recognises that action needs to be taken and the Deputy will acknowledge that he has taken action. He outlined to the Deputy yesterday the provision of 11 new trolley bays on the first floor of the hospital, which are being put in place to alleviate pressure on the accident and emergency department. The recruitment process has been undertaken to provide the staff to support this.

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