Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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219. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds and wards in all public and voluntary acute hospitals that were closed on 1 March 2019 or the latest date on which data for validated bed closures at hospital and ward level are available in tabular form. [11277/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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According to provisional data received from the HSE Acute Business Information Unit, there were on average 10,893 inpatient beds and 2,218 day case beds available nationally between January and December 2018.

Information relating to closed beds is collated at a particular date in time. The number of beds closed can fluctuate greatly from day to day for a variety of reasons, including on-going refurbishment, maintenance work, and infection control measures.

In relation to the particular data requested, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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220. To ask the Minister for Health the number of bed days lost through delayed discharges in each public and voluntary hospital to date in 2019, in tabular form. [11278/19]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Ensuring that patients who are clinically fit to leave hospital but require supports such as a home care package, transitional care, or a nursing home bed without delay is a priority this Winter. 

A major strength of the Winter Plan is the integrated nature of the plan and the involvement and ownership of management and staff in local hospitals and community health organisations in both the development and roll-out of the plan in the months ahead. A key component of the Winter Plan is the provision of an additional 550 home care packages over the winter period to help patients return home from hospital with the supports they need.

In relation to the Deputy's specific question, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly with the data requested.