Responses to parliamentary questions
Question from Deputy John Paul O'Shea - PQ 4137-26
Deputy O'Shea asked about the role played by community hospitals in Macroom and Millstreet in alleviating pressure on acute hospitals through step-down care.
From: Communications and public affairs and HSE South West
Published: January 2026
Updated: February 2026
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Question from Deputy John Paul O'Shea - PQ 4137-26
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Summary
To ask the Minister for Health the role being played by community hospitals in Macroom and Millstreet in alleviating pressure on acute hospitals through step-down care; and whether all available beds in these facilities are being utilised to support delayed discharges from acute settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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