Written answers
Thursday, 2 May 2024
Department of Health
Hospital Services
Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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16. To ask the Minister for Health the details of the investment and enhancement in services at a hospital (details supplied) since becoming Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19494/24]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister for Health I am committed to the development of regional hospitals such as Cavan and Monaghan Hospitals. There has been a significant increase in investment in recent years in these hospitals. In 2020 the combined budget was €115m. In 2024 the budget was €139m, an increase of 21%.
Staffing across the hospitals has grown by 348, from 1,161 in 2020 to 1,509 in 2024, a 30% increase.
Since 2020, 28 new beds have been opened across Cavan and Monaghan Hospitals, an 8% increase from 345 to 373 in 2024.
In addition to the expansion of hours for the Minor Injury Unit at Monaghan Hospital, which now operates 12 hours a day 7 days a week, there are a number of developments underway at Cavan and Monaghan hospitals, including:
- A new three storey extension block at Cavan is at detailed design stage, proposed to house a new endoscopy unit and an 18-bed ward.
- A further three storey extension for Oncology and Asceptic Units is at design feasibility stage for Cavan.
- At Monaghan Hospital, there is ongoing development of pain services, Haemochromatosis Services and early supported discharge teams along with expansion of cardiology services.
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