Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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434. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase capacity in acute hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39419/17]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, my Department is currently undertaking a capacity review. The review is examining key elements of primary and community care capacity in addition to hospital capacity. The outcomes of the review will provide a basis for determining the extent of capacity requirements over the next 15 years and the type of capacity that is needed at a national and regional level. I expect the review to be advanced sufficiently to inform the mid-term review of the capital programme and the development of the new 10 year capital plan later this year.