Written answers

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Department of Health

Hospital Overcrowding

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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463. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for Letterkenny University Hospital under the winter initiative 2017; if his attention has been drawn to the critical needs of the hospital at present due to the overcrowding on a regular basis of the accident and emergency department; the additional measures he is proposing to assist the hospital in meeting the increased demands; the additional staff numbers and resources being provided for the hospital under this initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50655/17]

Photo of Simon HarrisSimon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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As part of Budget 2018, an additional €40 million was announced for 2017 to prepare for and manage the expected peak in demand for our health services over the upcoming winter period. A further €40 million has been allocated for measures to improve access to unscheduled care in 2018.

In addition, I can confirm to the Deputy that all Hospital Groups and Community Health Organisations, including Letterkenny University Hospital, have developed and put in place integrated winter preparedness plans for their locality focussed on planning and escalation preparedness, maintaining patient flow processes and ensuring public health preparedness.

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