It's one of a number of targets in the Department of Health's Action Plan for Slaintecare, which has been published by the Minister Wicklow TD Simon Harris.
The extra beds would be divided across the Mater Hospital, Cork University Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes in Drogheda and South Tipperary General.
The Department is also targeting a further increase of 202 beds to be fully operational as part of the next Winter Plan.
Concerns Raised After Wicklow County Council Refuse To Install Local Rainbow Crossings
In 2023 Wicklow County Council voted to support the LGBTQIA+ Community by agreeing to create Permanent Pride Rainbow Crossings in each of its Municipal Districts.
New Committee Set Up To Address Traffic And Transport Issues In Bray
Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Sinn Féin Councillor Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, has announced the establishment of a new committee dedicated to addressing Bray’s growing traffic.
Tidy Town Groups In Wicklow Recognised At National Ceremony
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has congratulated all of the winners and referenced the huge interest in the competition, which this year celebrates 67 years of environmental and community initiatives.
Biodiversity Conference Comes To Wicklow.
Blessington Community College’s Student Environmental Council will host Wicklow’s inaugural Youth Biodiversity Conference
Gardai Appeal For Help In Tracing Missing Woman From Bray
Gardaí are seeking help to find a missing woman in North Wicklow.
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