Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am aware of the issue. My colleague seated to my right, the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, has discussed that matter on a number of occasions. As Deputy Doherty will be aware, a bed capacity review has just been completed. We are identifying and working with the HSE to open up beds in as many places as possible and, in particular, we are identifying those that are ready to go.

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