Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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Question 132: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the timetable for delivery of the additional acute hospital beds promised under the 2001 health strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23799/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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On foot of the commitment in the health strategy, funding has been provided to open an additional 900 inpatient beds and day places in acute hospitals. Health agencies have informed my Department that on 17 June 2005, 780 beds were in place. The Health Service Executive has informed my Department that the remaining 120 beds or places will come on stream during 2005. In addition, extra beds will be provided in the new acute medical units which I announced as part of the accident and emergency services package on the publication of the Estimates for 2005.