Health Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2020

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Ceisteanna (878)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

878. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Health if funding will be provided to establish a renal dialysis unit in one of the current healthcare facilities in Mayo University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38488/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Renal Dialysis Unit in Mayo University Hospital was upgraded in 2014 and has 15 bed spaces. Saolta University Health Care Group advises that at present they are not aware of an identified need for the further expansion of this Unit.